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Ethel Walker Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Ethel Walker 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 Ethel Walker · 1861 – 1951

The Honourable Mrs Adams

1900 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 91 x 71 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Tea in the Garden (The Tea Table) (Mrs M. M. Foot with her children in the garden of Church House, Pulborough, West Sussex)

View the most popular artwork of Ethel Walker ranked #2: Tea in the Garden (The Tea Table) (Mrs M. M. Foot with her children in the garden of Church House, Pulborough, West Sussex)

1902 · Національний траст, East Grinstead · original 99 x 74 cm

A serene sun-drenched garden scene featuring Mrs M. M. Foot and her children by Ethel Walker captures the warmth of 1902 Impressionism, inviting you to bring this peaceful moment of Edwardian life into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$37374 × 99 cm Commission at original size

Contrejour – Woman Seated at a Window (recto)

1938 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 127 x 102 cm

Capture the quiet contemplation of this 1938 portrait by Ethel Walker; discover the elegance of a woman reading by a window.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$543102 × 127 cm Commission at original size

The Garden

1899 · original 78 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$30364 × 78 cm Commission at original size

The Spanish Shawl

1926 · original 62 x 51 cm

A vibrant multicolored shawl adorns the subject of this captivating 1926 portrait by Scottish Impressionist Ethel Walker, offering a soulful glimpse into the early twentieth century that you can bring to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24751 × 62 cm Commission at original size

Tanagra

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Flower Piece No.4

1930 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 77 x 64 cm

Vibrant red and blue blossoms burst from diverse vases in this exquisite 1930 flower piece by Scottish Impressionist Ethel Walker, offering a rich floral display that invites you to bring timeless beauty into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$30164 × 77 cm Commission at original size

The Cathedral, Honfleur

Government Art Collection, London · original 50 x 60 cm

Discover "The Cathedral, Honfleur" by Ethel Walker – an Impressionist masterpiece! Explore this 19th-century scene of Roman architecture & bustling crowds in oil on canvas.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$41760 × 50 cm Commission at original size

Lady in Blue

1935 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 76.7 x 63.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$29963 × 77 cm Commission at original size

The Artist's Stepmother, Mrs Arthur Walker

1899 · original 112 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Mrs Walker and her Children

Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne · original 114 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$46591 × 114 cm Commission at original size

Old Letters

1908 · original 85 x 65 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$31965 × 85 cm Commission at original size

Girl's Head

1920 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 35 x 28 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Study in Red, Black and Green

1937 · original 45 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$23964 × 45 cm Commission at original size

The Hon. Mrs Adams

1901 · original 90 x 74 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$35374 × 90 cm Commission at original size

The Arrival

1935 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 169 x 139 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$858139 × 169 cm Commission at original size

Miss Buchanan

1922 · original 76 x 37 cm

Discover 'Miss Buchanan' by Ethel Walker (1922). This evocative oil portrait captures quiet intimacy with loose brushstrokes & muted tones. A unique early 20th-century piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$23737 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Geoffrey Hedley

1942 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 64 x 77 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$30177 × 64 cm Commission at original size

Misha Oved, Cameo Corner (The Poet Jeweller)

original 60 x 50 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$24250 × 60 cm Commission at original size

The Garden Bench

National Trust, London · original 34 x 24 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Portrait of a Girl

Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 50 x 40 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$21240 × 50 cm Commission at original size

Nude Study of a Boy

1918 · original 61 x 46 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$23646 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Lucien Pissarro

1939 · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Same size as the original$24651 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of an Elizabethan Youth

original 49 x 39 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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Dame Ethel Walker

1925 · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 99 artworks by Ethel Walker
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The artist

Ethel Walker

1861 – 1951

Quick facts

Top 3 worksThe Honourable Mrs Adams, Tea in the Garden (The Tea Table) (Mrs M. M. Foot with her children in the garden of Church House, Pulborough, West Sussex), Contrejour – Woman Seated at a Window (recto)
Room fitliving room
Movementsimpressionism
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Also known asDame Walker, Dame Ethel Walker, Ethel Walker (1861-1951), Ethel Abney-Walker, Miss Ethel Walker
Typical colorsgray
Museums on APSArt Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Victoria, Leeds Art Gallery, National Gallery of Canada, Walker Art Gallery
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

A Pioneering Spirit: The Life and Art of Dame Ethel Walker

Dame Ethel Walker (1861-1951) stands as a compelling figure in the transition from Victorian tradition to Modernist expression, a Scottish painter whose vibrant canvases captured not only the beauty of her subjects but also a spirit of independence that resonated throughout her life. Born in Edinburgh, Walker’s artistic journey began with formal training at Putney School of Art and Westminster School of Art before culminating in studies at the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art between 1892 and 1894. This education provided a solid foundation, but it was her travels to Spain and Paris – encounters with masters like Velázquez and the Impressionists – that truly ignited her artistic vision. She established a studio in Chelsea, which would remain her creative base for the rest of her life, becoming a hub for her distinctive style and bold explorations.

Breaking Boundaries: Early Career and Artistic Development

Walker’s early work demonstrated a keen eye for portraiture, flower pieces, and seascapes, but it was her embrace of Impressionistic techniques that set her apart. Her brushwork became looser, more expressive, prioritizing the capture of light and atmosphere over meticulous detail. This stylistic shift wasn't merely aesthetic; it reflected a broader desire to move beyond conventional artistic norms. In 1900, she achieved a landmark accomplishment: becoming the first woman elected as a member of the New English Art Club (NEAC). This was a significant breakthrough in a male-dominated art world and signaled her growing recognition among progressive artists. Her work during this period reveals influences from Puvis de Chavannes and Asian art, blending classical forms with a modern sensibility. Walker’s paintings were exhibited widely at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of Arts, and the Lefevre Gallery, establishing her reputation as one of Britain's leading female artists.

International Recognition and Challenging Conventions

Walker’s success extended beyond British shores. She represented Britain at the Venice Biennale four times – in 1922, 1924, 1928, and 1930 – a testament to her international acclaim. Despite achieving considerable recognition, Walker maintained an independent spirit, famously declaring that “there is no such thing as a woman artist; there are only two kinds of artist – bad and good.” This statement, while seemingly dismissive of gendered artistic categories, can be interpreted as a rejection of the limitations placed upon female artists during her time. In 1932, she was elected Honorary President of the Women's International Art Club, demonstrating her commitment to supporting fellow female creatives. Her large-scale decorative compositions, such as *Zone of Hate* (1914-15) and *Zone of Love* (1930-32), now housed in the Tate Collection, explored complex themes with a unique visual language.

A Legacy Rediscovered: Modernism, Sexuality, and Artistic Independence

Following her death in 1951, Walker’s work fell into relative obscurity for several decades. However, recent scholarship has brought renewed attention to her life and art, recognizing her as a pioneering figure whose contributions were previously overlooked. Her paintings are now celebrated for their vibrant colors, expressive brushwork, and bold depictions of the female form. Critically, it is increasingly acknowledged that Walker was a lesbian artist, a fact evident in her preference for women sitters and nude studies. She fearlessly explored themes of sensuality and desire at a time when such representations were rarely seen in mainstream art. Her work challenges traditional notions of beauty and sexuality, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of women during the early 20th century. Walker’s retrospective at the Tate in 1951 alongside Gwen John and Frances Hodgkins was an important step towards recognizing her significance, but it is only recently that her full artistic legacy has begun to be appreciated. She remains a powerful symbol of artistic independence, challenging conventions and paving the way for future generations of female artists.

Born: 9 June 1861, Edinburgh, Scotland
Died: 2 March 1951, London, England
Key Influences: Impressionism, Puvis de Chavannes, Gauguin, Asian Art
Notable Achievements: First female member of the New English Art Club (1900), Represented Britain at the Venice Biennale four times.

Questions & Answers

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Ethel Walker was born in Edinburgh in 1861.

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Ethel Walker was born in Edinburgh, in United Kingdom.

How is Ethel Walker's career divided into periods?

Ethel Walker's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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