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Marmaduke C William Flower Most Popular Paintings

The 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower 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 · 14 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Marmaduke C William Flower · 1849 – 1910

John Henry Green

The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield · original 65 x 49 cm

Discover 'John Henry Green' by Marmaduke Flower! This realistic oil painting showcases a contemplative man in formal attire. Explore its impressionistic style & historical significance – perfect for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Bartholomew Price (1818–1898)

1900 · Bodleian Libraries, Oxford · original 122 x 97 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Professor John James Hummel (b.1850), First Professor of Dyeing, Yorkshire College (1880–1902)

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1903 · The Stanley - Audrey Burton Gallery, Leeds · original 61 x 46 cm

Admire Professor Hummel by Marmaduke C. William Flower (1903). A detailed oil portrait of a Yorkshire College figure, showcasing realism & dramatic lighting. Explore Victorian art!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Obadiah Nussey, Esq., JP, Chairman of the Textile Industries and Dyeing Committees (1875–1902)

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1902 · The Stanley - Audrey Burton Gallery, Leeds · original 164 x 139 cm

Admire Marmaduke C. William Flower’s 1902 portrait of Obadiah Nussey, Esq., a dignified Yorkshire figure in an academic realist style. Oil on canvas – a captivating glimpse into Victorian society.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Joshua Buckton

1892 · Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds · original 91 x 76 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Bartholomew Price (1818–1898), Master (1892–1898)

1896 · Pembroke College, Oxford · original 125 x 99 cm

Admire Marmaduke Flower’s 1896 portrait of Bartholomew Price, a dignified clergyman. Oil painting, rich detail & atmospheric perspective capture serenity. A classic Victorian masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Professor John James Hummel (b.1850), First Professor of Dyeing, Yorkshire College (1880–1902)

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The Stanley - Audrey Burton Gallery, Leeds · original 112 x 66 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Edwin Gaunt, Mayor (1885 1886)

1892 · Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds · original 74 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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'Henry' (surname unreadable)

Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, Leeds · original 92 x 77 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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John Troutbeck, Deputy High Baliff for Westminster, Coroner (1888–1912)

1893 · City of Westminster Archives Centre, London · original 87 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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George Wood

1905 · Pembroke College, Oxford · original 33 x 23 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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John Beaumont, Professor of Textiles, Yorkshire College (1875–1889)

1894 · The Stanley - Audrey Burton Gallery, Leeds · original 147 x 121 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Children at Play

original 32 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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Portrait of a Man with Spectacles and a Short Beard

1896 · original 27 x 22 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 14 artworks by Marmaduke C William Flower
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The artist

Marmaduke C William Flower

1849 – 1910

Quick facts

Lifespan61 years
Born1849
Creative periodsmature period
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Art period19th Century
Also known asWilliam Flower
Top 3 worksJohn Henry Green, Bartholomew Price (1818–1898), Professor John James Hummel (b.1850), First Professor of Dyeing, Yorkshire College (1880–1902)

Biography

Marmaduke C. William Flower: A Yorkshire Visionary

Marmaduke C. William Flower (c. 1849 – 1910) stands as a singular figure in the annals of Victorian portraiture, an artist whose meticulous observation and masterful technique captured not merely likenesses but also the very essence of his subjects. Primarily focused on the prominent figures of Yorkshire society, Flower possessed a rare ability to translate the dignity of the era onto canvas. Born into a noble lineage, his upbringing instilled within him a profound appreciation for detail and precision—qualities that would become the indelible hallmarks of his artistic endeavors. While biographical records remain somewhat sparse, scholarly research suggests he honed his skills initially in Newcastle upon Tyne before establishing himself as a resident artist in York, where he cultivated lasting connections with the city's intellectual and academic elite.

The breadth of Flower’s work is perhaps best understood through his intimate connection to the academic and industrial leaders of his time. His portfolio serves as a visual record of Victorian progress, featuring portraits of influential figures such as Professor John James Hummel, the first Professor of Dyeing at Yorkshire College, and Obadiah Nussey, a pivotal chairman in the textile industries. Through these commissions, Flower did more than paint faces; he documented the architects of Northern England's industrial and educational landscape. His approach was deeply influenced by a burgeoning fascination with scientific observation and anatomy. Unlike many contemporaries who sought to present an idealized or softened version of beauty, Flower relentlessly pursued anatomical accuracy, painstakingly reconstructing facial features to achieve an unparalleled realism that reflected his deep intellectual curiosity about the human form.

Technique, Style, and the Art of Realism

Flower’s artistic style was profoundly shaped by the prevailing trends of the late 19th century, yet he possessed a distinctive vision that transcended mere imitation. His canvases are celebrated for their subtle gradations of tone and rich textures, achieved through a painstaking layering of oil paints. This meticulous technique allowed him to convey not only the surface appearance of his subjects but also the underlying musculature and bone structure, lending his portraits a lifelike, sculptural quality. This dedication to precision extended beyond the human face into his broader artistic output.

In addition to his celebrated portraiture, Flower demonstrated a profound sensitivity to the natural world through his landscape paintings. His work in this genre mirrored the same meticulous attention to detail found in his portraits, capturing the rugged beauty of the Yorkshire countryside with an observant eye. This duality in his work—the ability to navigate both the structured, formal world of the academic portrait and the organic, sprawling essence of the English landscape—highlights his versatility as a painter. His legacy remains that of a master observer, an artist who used the medium of oil to bridge the gap between scientific accuracy and emotional resonance.

Key aspects of his artistic contribution include:

Anatomical Precision: A commitment to capturing the true physical structure of his subjects through rigorous observation.
Social Documentation: Providing a vital historical record of Yorkshire's intellectual, academic, and industrial leaders.
Mastery of Oil Technique: Utilizing complex layering to create depth, texture, and realistic light effects.
Landscape Sensitivity: Translating the character of the Yorkshire terrain with the same care applied to his human subjects.

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Marmaduke C William Flower work?

Marmaduke C William Flower worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

How do I find works by Marmaduke C William Flower in a specific palette?

Marmaduke C William Flower's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

How is Marmaduke C William Flower's career divided into periods?

Marmaduke C William Flower'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. 9, 2026

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