Het beroemdste schilderij van David Jagger is The Bolshevik (1918), in het Canadian War Museum, Ottawa. Met Thomas Newbould (1845–1933) (1921) en Henry Alexander, LLD, Lord Provost of Aberdeen (1932–1935) (1936) wordt de trilogie van de drie werken die iedereen herkent voltooid. Onze catalogus bevat 23 werken van David Jagger; de 23 hieronder zijn de werken die de wereld het meest bekijkt, elk met het jaartal, het museum waar het zich bevindt en de reden waarom het belangrijk is.
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De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze meesterwerken, met van elk het mooiste voorbeeld.
De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van David Jagger | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 2 | Alderman Miss Alice Hudson, JP, Mayor of Eastbourne (1925–1928 1943–1945), Alderman Lieutenant Colonel Roland Vaughan Gwynne, DSO, DL, JP, Mayor of Eastbourne (1928–1931) | |
| Ottawa | 1 | The Bolshevik | |
| Liverpool | 1 | Sewing | |
| Sheffield | 1 | Henry Hall Bedford, JP, Chairman of the Board (1913–1924) | |
| London | 1 | Lord Baden Powell (1857–1941), as World Chief Scout | |
| Nottingham | 1 | Jewish Refugee, Vienna | |
| Egham | 1 | Miss Janet Ruth Bacon | |
| Birmingham | 1 | Sir Horace Clarke |
The Bolshevik (1918), Canadian War Museum, Ottawa. Daarna volgen Thomas Newbould (1845–1933) (1921) en Henry Alexander, LLD, Lord Provost of Aberdeen (1932–1935) (1936).
27 jaar oud: The Bolshevik dateert uit 1918 en David Jagger werd geboren in 1891.
The Bolshevik, Thomas Newbould (1845–1933), Henry Alexander, LLD, Lord Provost of Aberdeen (1932–1935), Dr John George Graves (1866–1945), Portrait of a Man, The Late Cyrus Jones, Kathleen, Portrait of a Lady, Charles Jagger (1885–1934) en Charles Sargeant Jagger. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 23 werken van David Jagger, gedateerd van 1917 tot 1950.
De meeste bevinden zich in Towner (Eastbourne), Canadian War Museum (Ottawa) en Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.
In 1920s: 6 van de 23 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Thomas Newbould (1845–1933).
De oudste op deze pagina is Charles Jagger (1885–1934) (1917), de nieuwste Michael Theodore Waterhouse (1888–1968), CBE, PRIBA (1950).
Portraits (2) en Men (2), van de 23 werken op deze pagina.
Alderman Miss Alice Hudson, JP, Mayor of Eastbourne (1925–1928 1943–1945) en Alderman Lieutenant Colonel Roland Vaughan Gwynne, DSO, DL, JP, Mayor of Eastbourne (1928–1931) behoren tot de 2 werken op deze pagina die in het Towner, Eastbourne worden bewaard.
Born in Kilnhurst, near Rotherham, David Jagger emerged as one of the most accomplished English portrait painters of his era. His journey into the world of fine art was deeply rooted in a family of immense creative talent; he was the son of colliery manager Enoch Jagger and Mary Sargeant, and grew up alongside siblings who would also leave their mark on the British art scene. His sister, Edith, became a noted landscape artist and textile designer, while his brother, Charles Sargeant Jagger, rose to prominence as a celebrated sculptor. This environment of artistic rigor shaped David’s early development, leading him to the Sheffield School of Art, where he honed the technical precision that would later define his professional career.
As an accomplished draughtsman and skilled illustrator, Jagger’s talent was recognized early through accolades in mural design and painting. Following his formal education, he moved to London, a transition that marked the beginning of his ascent within the prestigious circles of British society. Initially balancing commercial art studio work with evening portrait commissions, he eventually established his own professional portrait studio in Chelsea, south of London. This period of his life was not only marked by professional growth but also by profound personal inspiration; his marriage to Catherine Gardiner brought a muse into his life whose features would grace many of his most accomplished works, often appearing under a pseudonym.
Jagger’s work is characterized by a remarkable realism that, while highly detailed, maintained a soft, painterly quality that avoided the harshness of hard-edge styles. He possessed a rare ability to capture the essence of his subjects, whether they were members of the British aristocracy or figures of significant historical importance. His technical mastery allowed him to navigate the delicate balance between formal, official-looking commissions and more intimate, thoughtfully posed compositions. This skill earned him a place among the leading exhibitors of his time, with regular appearances at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.
The breadth of his subject matter reflects the high society and civic authority of early 20th-century Britain. His portfolio includes a breathtaking array of notable figures, such as:
Beyond the individual brilliance of his brushwork, David Jagger holds a significant place in the history of British portraiture due to his role in documenting the faces of an era. His ability to secure commissions from the highest echelons of power—ranging from royalty to political leaders—cemented his reputation as a premier chronicler of his time. His work serves as a visual record of the dignity, tradition, and shifting social landscape of mid-century England.
His contribution to the art community was further solidified through his active membership in prestigious societies like the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. Through these institutions, Jagger helped maintain the high standards of oil painting and portraiture during a period of significant artistic transition. Today, his portraits remain cherished not only for their technical excellence but as windows into the character and prestige of the individuals who shaped the twentieth century.