Bbc England - Artworks

Ruskin Spear

Director General Portrait – Sir Hugh Carlton Greene

Admire Sir Hugh Carlton Greene's portrait by Ruskin Spear – a masterful depiction of formality and contemplation captured in oil on canvas, reflecting the artist’s fascination with observation and innovation.

Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley

1934

Director General Portrait – Sir John Reith

Admire Sir John Reith's dignified portrait by Oswald Birley, capturing the contemplative gaze of Britain’s broadcasting icon amidst refined surroundings – a timeless piece reflecting royal patronage.

Gerald Festus Kelly

Lord Reith

Admire Sir Gerald Kelly's 'Lord Reith,' a distinguished portrait capturing the essence of John Reith, BBC’s visionary director-general. A masterpiece reflecting British society and broadcasting history.

Paul Nash

The Window, Iver Heath

Discover "The Window, Iver Heath" by Paul Nash – a stunning winter landscape oil painting from 1946. Explore its textured realism & evocative composition. Perfect for art collectors!

Paul Ayshford Methuen

Bbc Symphony Orchestra Rehearsing At The Royal Albert Hall (also Known As 'strings Brass And Drums Rehearsing At The Albert Hall')

Paul Ayshford Methuen’s ‘BBC Symphony Orchestra’ captures a lively jazz band at the Royal Albert Hall in an Impressionistic style. Oil on canvas, 1886-1974. Explore this unique coastal scene!

Ruskin Spear

Director General Portrait – Charles Curran

Richard Foster

1993

Director General Portrait – Michael Checkland

Robin Lee Hall

1999

Patrick Moore

Tai Shan Schierenberg

2000

Director General Portrait – John Birt

Explore Tai-Shan Schierenberg’s realistic portrait of John Birt – a nuanced study in aging & dignity. Oil on canvas, warm tones, & meticulous detail. A captivating piece for art collectors.

Thomas Roland Rathmell

Girls Reading

Discover 'Girls Reading' by Thomas Roland Rathmell – a serene Post-Impressionist painting of nude figures in nature. Explore its textured impasto & evocative style.

Henry Joseph Wood

1907

The Sandy Shallows At Parkstone Near Bournemouth

Henry Joseph Wood’s "The Sandy Shallows" captures coastal beauty in an Impressionistic landscape. Explore this 1907 oil painting's textured impasto & serene atmosphere – a timeless piece of British art.