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          Johann Harper Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Johann Harper 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 Johann Harper · 1688 – 1746

          Richard Bill (1733)

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #1: Richard Bill
          1733 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

          A captivating portrait of Richard Bill, a man in a red coat and lace sleeves, painted in 1733 by John Smibert. Explore the elegance and detail of this historical masterpiece.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 1 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          George Berkeley

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          1726 · National Portrait Gallery, London

          John Smibert’s 1726 portrait of George Berkeley captures the contemplative Bishop in formal attire, showcasing a masterful example of British portraiture from the era. Admire this detailed oil on canvas reproduction and bring Berkeley's likeness home.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 2 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Francis Brinley by Johann Harper, 1729

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          1729 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

          Admire John Smibert’s 1729 portrait of Francis Brinley & his son, showcasing Dutch realism and familial affection through masterful lighting and detail.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 3 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Portrait of a Man by Johann Harper

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          1720 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 125 x 100 cm

          Admire John Smibert’s ‘Portrait of a Man,’ a captivating 1720 oil painting showcasing Baroque elegance & refined detail. Explore this significant Colonial American artwork.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          No. 4 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Same size as the original$529100 × 125 cm Commission at original size

          Rev. Joseph Sewall (1730)

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          1730 · Yale University Art Gallery, Hartford

          Experience John Smibert's 'Rev. Joseph Sewall' (1730), a stately portrait capturing the dignity of a clergyman. Acquire a fine art reproduction today!

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 5 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Mrs. Francis Brinley and Son Francis – hand-painted oil reproduction by Johann Harper

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #6: Mrs. Francis Brinley and Son Francis
          1729 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

          Admire John Smibert’s ‘Mrs. Brinley & Son,’ a stunning 1729 portrait showcasing Dutch Golden Age realism & familial affection. Explore rich textures & masterful lighting.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Mrs. Edward Nightingale by Johann Harper, 1727

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          1727 · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

          John Smibert’s serene portrait of Mrs. Edward Nightingale embodies Rococo elegance, capturing the quiet dignity and refined beauty favored by 18th-century aristocratic art. Explore this exquisite masterpiece and bring timeless artistry into your home.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Nathaniel Byfield by Johann Harper, 1730

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #8: Nathaniel Byfield
          1730 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 76.2 x 63.5cm

          This 1730 oil portrait by John Smibert captures a dignified man in an elaborate wig. Discover this colonial masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$29864 × 76 cm Commission at original size

          Captain John Garish by Johann Harper, 1737

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #9: Captain John Garish
          1737 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

          This 1737 oil portrait by John Smibert captures a dignified subject in classic 18th-century style. Shop this timeless masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          John Nelson by Johann Harper, 1732

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          1732 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

          Experience the elegance of John Smibert's 1732 portrait, capturing John Nelson's sophisticated gaze with rich detail; discover this masterpiece reproduction today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St. Paul's School – hand-painted oil reproduction

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #11: Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St. Paul's School
          1724 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 241.9 x 149.9cm

          This 1724 portrait by John Smibert captures a dignified scholar in rich silk robes. Discover this masterpiece of colonial portraiture today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$18125 × 41 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$1238150 × 242 cm Commission at original size

          A Member of the Livingston Family by Johann Harper

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #12: A Member of the Livingston Family
          1740 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 106.68 x 76.2cm

          This 1740 oil portrait by Johann Harper captures a dignified man in an elegant oval vignette. Shop this timeless masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 12 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Same size as the original$39876 × 107 cm Commission at original size

          Portrait of Sir Francis Grant, Lord Cullen, and His Family by Johann Harper, 1751

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #13: Portrait of Sir Francis Grant, Lord Cullen, and His Family
          1751 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 13 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Okänd kvinna – hand-painted oil reproduction by Johann Harper

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #14: Okänd kvinna
          Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 79.0 x 65.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 14 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Same size as the original$30765 × 79 cm Commission at original size

          Sir John Rushout, Bt. by Johann Harper, 1726

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          1726 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 99.7 x 73.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$37273 × 100 cm Commission at original size

          Mrs. Nathaniel Cunningham, Johann Harper

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #16: Mrs. Nathaniel Cunningham
          1730 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo · original 143.5 x 119.4cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 16 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Same size as the original$668119 × 144 cm Commission at original size

          Sir Francis Grant, Lord Cullen, 1658 - 1726. Judge – hand-painted oil reproduction by Johann Harper

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #17: Sir Francis Grant, Lord Cullen, 1658 - 1726. Judge
          1720 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh · original 76.5 x 63.5cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 17 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$29964 × 77 cm Commission at original size

          Mrs. James Pitts, 1735, Johann Harper

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          1735 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 18 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Mrs. John Pitts by Johann Harper, 1735

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          1735 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 19 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Edward Nightingale (1723)

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          1723 · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Johann Harper: Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (after Anthony Van Dyke)

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #21: Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio (after Anthony Van Dyke)
          1719 · Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge

          Admire John Smibert’s ‘Cardinal Guido Bentivoglio,’ a Baroque portrait after Van Dyke. Explore rich detail, dramatic lighting & ecclesiastical symbolism in this 1719 American masterpiece.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 21 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Daniel, Peter, and Andrew Oliver – hand-painted oil reproduction by Johann Harper

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          1732 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Benjamin Colman

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          1740 · New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 23 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          The Bermuda Group (Dean Berkeley and His Entourage) – hand-painted oil reproduction

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #24: The Bermuda Group (Dean Berkeley and His Entourage)
          1750 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven · original 176.5 x 236.2cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 24 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          Same size as the original$1574236 × 177 cm Commission at original size

          Portrait of a Man in a Dressing Gown – hand-painted oil reproduction by Johann Harper

          View the most popular artwork of Johann Harper ranked #25: Portrait of a Man in a Dressing Gown
          1730 · Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava · original 70.0 x 57.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 25 of 68 artworks by Johann Harper
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          The artist

          Johann Harper

          1688 – 1746

          Portrait of Johann Harper
          Quick facts
          • Born1688, Stockholm, Sweden
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Best occasionsaccent
          • Also known asJohannes Harper, يوهان هاربر, Иоганн Харпер
          • Mediumsoil on canvas
          • Room fitliving room
          • NationalitySweden
          • Lifespan58 years
          Biography

          A Legacy of Colonial Portraiture

          John Smibert stands as a monumental figure in the history of American art, recognized as the first academically trained artist to bring his refined skills to the Thirteen Colonies. Born in Edinburgh, his journey from a young apprentice in Scotland to a celebrated portraitist in the New World is a narrative of profound artistic migration. His early years were shaped by the practicalities of craft, having been apprenticed to a house painter and plasterer before moving to London. It was in the vibrant artistic atmosphere of London that Smibert truly began to refine his vision, working as a coach painter and copyist, eventually studying under the esteemed Sir Godfrey Kneller at the Great Queen Street Academy. This rigorous academic foundation provided him with the technical prowess that would later define his career.

          His travels through Europe further enriched his aesthetic sensibilities. Between 1719 and 1722, Smibert journeyed to Italy, where he immersed himself in the study of the Old Masters. By copying works within the collection of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, he absorbed the nuances of light, shadow, and classical composition. This period of intense observation allowed him to develop a style characterized by meticulous detail and a masterful handling of chiaroscuro, creating portraits that possessed both physical accuracy and a deep, psychological resonance.

          The Arrival in America and Artistic Maturity

          The trajectory of Smibert's life changed irrevocably when he was enticed by Bishop Berkeley to accompany him to America. While the ambitious plan to establish a college in Bermuda never came to fruition, the move led Smibert to settle in Boston, where he would leave an indelible mark on the colonial landscape. In this new setting, he became a cornerstone of the burgeoning American art scene, establishing a tradition of portraiture that would influence generations of artists, including his son, Nathaniel Smibert.

          Smibert's work in Boston was marked by an ability to capture the dignity and social standing of his subjects. His portraits, such as those of Rev. Joseph Sewall and Richard Bill, are more than mere likenesses; they are carefully constructed studies of character and status. In these works, one can observe:

          • The use of rich colors and textures that convey the elegance of 18th-century attire.
          • A sophisticated command of light and shadow to imbue subjects with a sense of realism and depth.
          • A balanced composition that often utilizes subtle gestures and background elements to suggest the subject's social position and inner contemplation.

          One of his most influential achievements remains Dean George Berkeley and His Entourage, also known as The Bermuda Group. This painting serves as a vital historical document, capturing a specific moment of colonial ambition and the interconnectedness of the Atlantic world. Through his brush, Smibert did not merely paint faces; he captured the very essence of an era, bridging the gap between European academic tradition and the emerging identity of colonial America.

          Questions & Answers

          Is there a complete list of Johann Harper's artworks?

          Every work by Johann Harper on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

          What are the birthplace and birth year of Johann Harper?

          Johann Harper was born in Stockholm in 1688.

          Can I visit a virtual museum of Johann Harper's works?

          Johann Harper's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

          By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 10, 2026
          Collector's quiz
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          2. Under which artist did John Smibert study at the Great Queen Street Academy?

          3. In which American colony did John Smibert establish a tradition of portraiture?

          4. What was the profession of John Smibert's father, John Smibert?

          5. Which famous group portrait by Smibert is currently held in the Yale University Art Gallery?

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