A pintura mais famosa de David Jagger é The Bolshevik (1918), no Canadian War Museum, em Ottawa. Com Thomas Newbould (1845–1933) (1921) e Henry Alexander, LLD, Lord Provost of Aberdeen (1932–1935) (1936), completam-se as três obras que todos reconhecem. O nosso catálogo lista 23 obras de David Jagger; as 23 abaixo são as mais admiradas no mundo, cada uma com o seu ano, o museu que a detém e a sua importância.
Classificado de acordo com o nosso índice de popularidade, que combina buscas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra. Atualizado em Novembro 2026.
Os quatro temas que mais se repetem entre estas obras-primas, com o melhor exemplo de cada um.
Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de David Jagger | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Towner |
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) |
 Canadian War Museum |
Ottawa | 1 | The Bolshevik |
 Walker Art Gallery |
Liverpool | 1 | Sewing |
 Royal Hallamshire Hospital |
Sheffield | 1 | Henry Hall Bedford, JP, Chairman of the Board (1913–1924) |
 The Scout Association |
London | 1 | Lord Baden Powell (1857–1941), as World Chief Scout |
 Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery |
Nottingham | 1 | Jewish Refugee, Vienna |
 Royal Holloway |
Egham | 1 | Miss Janet Ruth Bacon |
 University of Birmingham |
Birmingham | 1 | Sir Horace Clarke |
The Bolshevik (1918), Canadian War Museum, Ottawa. Seguem-se Thomas Newbould (1845–1933) (1921) e Henry Alexander, LLD, Lord Provost of Aberdeen (1932–1935) (1936).
27 anos: The Bolshevik data de 1918 e David Jagger nasceu em 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) e Charles Sargeant Jagger. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.
Nosso catálogo lista 23 obras de David Jagger, datadas de 1917 a 1950.
A maioria deles está em Towner (Eastbourne), Canadian War Museum (Ottawa) e Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool). A tabela acima lista os museus um a um.
Em 1920s: 6 das 23 obras nesta página datam dessa época, entre elas Thomas Newbould (1845–1933).
A obra mais antiga nesta página é de Charles Jagger (1885–1934) (1917), e a mais recente é de Michael Theodore Waterhouse (1888–1968), CBE, PRIBA (1950).
Portraits (2) e Men (2), entre as 23 obras nesta página.
Alderman Miss Alice Hudson, JP, Mayor of Eastbourne (1925–1928 1943–1945) e Alderman Lieutenant Colonel Roland Vaughan Gwynne, DSO, DL, JP, Mayor of Eastbourne (1928–1931) estão entre as 2 obras nesta página pertencentes ao Towner, Eastbourne.
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.
