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William Powell Frith Most Popular Paintings

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

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide William Powell Frith · 1819 – 1909

The Derby Day – William Powell Frith

1858 · Tate Britain, London · original 223 x 101 cm

Experience 'The Derby Day' by William Powell Frith! This vibrant 1858 painting captures Victorian society at the Epsom races, showcasing class distinctions and lively scenes with remarkable detail.

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Art Movement: Victorian Modern Life
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Dr Johnson and Mrs Siddons in Bolt Court (1887)

1887 · dr Johnson's House, London

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith, John Knox Reproving Mary, Queen of Scots (1844)

1844 · Sheffield City Art Galleries, Sheffield

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Art Movement: Victorian Genre Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith: William Powell Frith

1838 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 60.5 x 50.5cm

This somber 1838 oil portrait by William Powell Frith captures a contemplative young man. Discover this masterpiece of Academic Realism today.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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King Henry And Anne Boleyn Deer Shooting

William Powell Frith’s 'King Henry & Anne Boleyn Deer Shooting' captures Victorian life with Romantic drama! Explore this detailed scene of hunting, featuring lush landscapes and rich color.

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith, Self-Portrait at the Age of 83 (1901)

1901 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 14.0 x 27.9cm

This somber 1901 oil self-portrait by William Powell Frith captures quiet introspection. Discover this dignified masterpiece today.

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith, The Duel Scene from 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare (1842)

1842 · original 72 x 92 cm

William Powell Frith’s ‘Twelfth Night’ Duel scene: A dynamic 1842 oil painting capturing a dramatic theatrical moment. Explore classical realism & Victorian artistry.

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Art Movement: Historical Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Garden Flowers ( Making A Posy ) – William Powell Frith

1855 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham · original 33.4 x 42.4cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Anne Page

1852 · Royal Collection, London · original 45.9 x 32.9cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Mr Honeywood Introduces the Bailiffs to Miss Richland as His Friends (also known as rom Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Good Natured Man', Act III, Scene 1) by William Powell Frith

1850

William Powell Frith’s 'Mr Honeywood...' captures Victorian social drama in rich detail. Explore this opulent scene of wealth & vulnerability – a masterpiece of Neoclassical style.

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Art Movement: Victorian Realism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Feeding Time (My Lady's Pets) (1860)

1860 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence · original 78.0 x 62.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Eastham Ferry Boat, William Powell Frith

1862 · Williamson Art Gallery - Museum, Birkenhead

Explore William Powell Frith’s ‘Eastham Ferry Boat,’ a vibrant 1862 Victorian scene of maritime leisure & social life. Detailed oil painting, rich colors, & historical detail.

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Art Movement: Historical Genre Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith (1867) by William Powell Frith

1867 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 61.0 x 46.4cm

This somber 1867 oil painting by William Powell Frith captures an intimate studio moment. Shop this exquisite Victorian masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales (1867) by William Powell Frith

1867 · Royal Collection, London · original 24.3 x 19.1cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Olivia unveiling

1874 · original 31.5 x 26.2cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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The Marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra) by William Powell Frith, 1878

1878 · Royal London Hospital, London · original 60 x 48 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith: Retribution

1880 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham · original 32.7 x 41.2cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith, Self Portrait (1883)

1883 · original 34.5 x 29.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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After The Bath

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Lovers

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith: Portrait of a Lady La Marquise

1885 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland · original 76.2 x 60.9cm

This elegant 1885 oil portrait by William Powell Frith captures a serene lady in classical style. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Academic Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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The railway station

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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William Powell Frith: My First Attempt from Nature

1837

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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An English Merry Making, a Hundred Years Ago – William Powell Frith

1846

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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Dolly Varden, 1842, William Powell Frith

1842

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Popularity: No. 25 of 154 artworks by William Powell Frith
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The artist

William Powell Frith

1819 – 1909

Quick facts

Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Museums on APSTate Britain, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, National Portrait Gallery, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Also known asW. P. Frith, William Frith, Frith, R.A. W.P. Frith, W. Frith
Typical colorsearthy
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Top-ranked workThe Derby Day
Mediumsoil on canvas
Lifespan90 years

Biography

Early Life and Training

Born: January 9, 1819, Aldfield, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
Died: November 2, 1909, London
William Powell Frith’s father was a hotelier in Harrogate.
He initially intended to be an auctioneer but his father recognized his artistic talent.
Frith studied at Sass's Academy in Charlotte Street, London and later attended the Royal Academy Schools.
Early career focused on portrait painting and literary subjects (Shakespeare, Scott).

Career Highlights and Artistic Style

Membership: Member of The Clique, a group of artists including Richard Dadd, Augustus Egg, Henry O’Neil, John Phillip, Edward Ward, and Thomas Creswick.
Influences: Heavily influenced by Sir David Wilkie's domestic subjects.
Genre Painting & Panoramic Narrative: Frith became renowned for his detailed genre scenes and panoramic narrative works depicting Victorian life in public places.
Notable Works:
- Ramsgate Sands (1854): Depicts a lively scene at the seaside resort of Ramsgate.
- The Derby Day (1858): Captures the atmosphere and social interactions at Epsom Downs Racecourse. This painting was incredibly popular, requiring railings to manage crowds viewing it.
- The Railway Station (1862): A detailed depiction of Paddington Station.
- The Sleeping Model (1853): Presented as his Diploma work at the Royal Academy.
- The Crossing Sweeper (1858): Explores the contrast between wealth and poverty in London.
Photographic Influence: Frith utilized photographic studies by Robert Howlett to achieve remarkable detail and accuracy in his paintings, particularly in works like The Derby Day.
Style: Characterized by meticulous observation, a large number of figures, and a focus on capturing the details of everyday life. He was known for his realism and attention to social commentary within his scenes.

Development and Later Years

Autobiographies: Frith wrote two autobiographies, My Autobiography (1887) and Further Reminiscences (1888), providing insights into Victorian art and society.
Artistic Views: He was a traditionalist and expressed his aversion to modern art developments.
Royal Academician: Elected as a Royal Academician in 1853.
Longevity: Frith lived a remarkably long life, witnessing significant changes in the art world during the Victorian era. He outlived many of his contemporaries from The Clique.

Historical Significance and Legacy

Social Commentary: His paintings provided valuable documentation of Victorian society, capturing its social dynamics, fashion, and leisure activities.
Popularity & Commercial Success: Frith was one of the most commercially successful artists of his time, with his works widely admired and sought after.
Influence on Genre Painting: He significantly contributed to the development of genre painting in Britain, elevating it to a respected art form.
Detailed Realism: His meticulous attention to detail set a standard for realism in Victorian art.
Legacy: Frith’s paintings continue to be exhibited and studied, offering a unique window into 19th-century life and solidifying his place as a significant figure in British art history.

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William Powell Frith was born in Aldfield in 1819.

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

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