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Laura Knight Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Laura Knight our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Laura Knight · 1877 – 1970

Children Swimming

1913 · National Museums Liverpool, Liverpool · original 69 x 64 cm

Admire Laura Knight's evocative watercolor 'Children Swimming,' capturing a serene seaside moment with two women enjoying the Cornish coast in 1912-1913. Explore her artistic legacy and pioneering role in British art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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The ballet shoe

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Untitled (623)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Untitled (160)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Two dancers

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Gypsies, Caravan and Pony

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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A dark pool

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Spring in St John's Wood, London

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Ruby Loftus Screwing a Breech Ring

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Ascot finery

Discover 'Ascot finery' by Dame Laura Knight! A vibrant oil painting of Spanish women in a bustling festival scene. Realist brushwork & rich textures capture warmth & heritage.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Circus matinee

Discover 'Circus Matinee' by Dame Laura Knight – a captivating oil painting of a vibrant circus scene! Explore impressionistic light, dynamic figures & a touch of melancholy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Gypsies on Epsom Downs

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Princess Elizabeth Opening the New Broadgate, Coventry

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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The trick act

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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In the Coulisses

Discover 'In the Coulisses' by Dame Laura Knight – an evocative oil painting of a theatrical backstage scene. Explore its Impressionistic realism & dramatic lighting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Gypsies at Ascot

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Susie and the Wash Basin

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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The grand parade; charivari

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Lamorna Birch, and His Daughters

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Dressing the Children

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Self Portrait aka The Model

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Untitled (930)

Discover "Untitled (930)" by Dame Laura Knight – an Impressionistic nude painting of serene beauty. Explore its blue hues, rocky landscape & symbolic depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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Untitled (376)

Explore Dame Laura Knight’s "Untitled (376)", a melancholic oil painting of domestic intimacy & beauty preparation. Impressionistic realism, warm tones, & symbolic depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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The little beggar

Discover 'The Little Beggar' by Dame Laura Knight – a poignant realist oil painting of rural life. Explore its earthy tones, detailed textures & 19th-century style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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The fishing fleet

Discover 'The Fishing Fleet' by Dame Laura Knight – a haunting oil painting of maritime life. Explore its moody realism & evocative brushstrokes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 120 artworks by Laura Knight
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The artist

Laura Knight

1877 – 1970

Quick facts

Top-ranked workChildren Swimming
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Typical colorsearthy
Topics exploredroyalty, women, clothing, dramatic lighting, portraits
Creative periodsmature period
Corpus themesimpressionist light & color, realism, impressionism, british landscape tradition
Died1970
Lifespan93 years

Biography

Early Life and Education

Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) was born Laura Johnson on August 4, 1877, in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England, the youngest of three daughters.
Her father, Charles Johnson, abandoned the family shortly after her birth, leaving her mother, Charlotte Johnson, to raise them amidst financial hardship.
Knight's grandfather owned a lace-making factory that went bankrupt due to technological advancements, impacting the family’s stability.
In 1889, she was sent to northern France with relatives involved in the lace-making business but had to return after their bankruptcy.
She began her art education as an 'artisan student' at Nottingham School of Art at just 13 years old, thanks to her mother’s efforts.
At fifteen, Knight took over her mother's teaching duties when Charlotte became seriously ill with cancer.
She won a scholarship and the gold medal in a national student competition held by the South Kensington Museum.

Early Career & The Newlyn School

In 1894, Knight visited Staithes, a fishing village on the Yorkshire coast, which profoundly influenced her early work. She depicted the lives and hardships of local villagers in muted tones.
She married Harold Knight, also an artist, in 1903. They shared a strong artistic partnership throughout their lives.
The couple moved to Cornwall in 1907, settling in Lamorna and becoming central figures in the Newlyn School of artists alongside Lamorna Birch and Alfred Munnings.
At Newlyn, Knight developed her skills in figure painting, often using local children as models.
Her early works from this period reflect a realist tradition with an interest in depicting working-class life.

Impressionism & Recognition

The Knights’ travels to the Netherlands (1904, 1905, and 1906) exposed them to the Hague School of artists, influencing Knight's style towards a more impressionistic approach.
Her painting "Beach" exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1909 marked a shift toward brighter colors and looser brushwork.
Knight became known for her plein-air compositions featuring women in outdoor settings, sometimes using nude models, which garnered both acclaim and local controversy.
Works like “Daughters of the Sun” (1911), though initially well-received, were later damaged and destroyed.

War Artist & Later Achievements

During World War II, Knight served as an official war artist, documenting significant events including the Coventry Blitz and the Nuremberg Trials (1946). She was the only British artist commissioned to cover the trials.
In 1929, she was created a Dame, a significant achievement for a woman in the male-dominated art world of the time.
She became the first woman elected to full membership of the Royal Academy in 1936.
A large retrospective exhibition at the Royal Academy in 1965 marked her long and successful career, being the first for a woman.

Style & Legacy

Dame Laura Knight’s artistic style evolved from realism to embrace elements of Impressionism.
She was known for her ability to capture movement and atmosphere, particularly in depictions of theatre, ballet, and circus performers.
Her work often focused on marginalized communities, including gypsies and circus folk, bringing attention to their lives and experiences.
Knight’s success paved the way for greater recognition and status for women artists within the British art establishment.
She left behind a vast body of work encompassing oils, watercolors, etchings, engravings, and drypoints, solidifying her place as one of Britain's most celebrated artists.

Questions & Answers

Can I explore Laura Knight's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas page maps Laura Knight's artworks by subject.

Where is Laura Knight from?

Laura Knight was born in United Kingdom.

Where are Laura Knight's artworks organized by color?

Laura Knight's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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