
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer Painting Reproductions 2 of 4
1802-1873
English Romanticism Painter
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, born in London on 7 March 1802, exhibited prodigious ability from an early age, honing his craft in a household already rich with artistic influence. His father, the engraver John Landseer, recognized his son's talent and encouraged him to study anatomy, often by way of dissections, under the history painter Benjamin Robert Haydon. Such discipline in observing musculature and skeletal structures shaped Landseer's facility for portraying animals in exacting detail. By the age of 13, he was showing work at the Royal Academy as an Honorary Exhibitor, and soon he ascended to the ranks of Associate and then Royal Academician, all before the age of 30.
The breadth of Landseer's reputation was built on a gift for capturing the dignity and specificity of his subjects - especially horses, dogs, and stags. Early commissions, such as the portrait of Georgiana Russell, Duchess of Bedford, combined his flair for realism with a keen understanding of character. These attributes would subsequently translate into some of Victorian Britain's most recognized animal portraits. Queen Victoria herself frequently commissioned Landseer to record royal pets, ghillies, and family members. His skill in portraying sentiment, without sliding into trivial sentimentality, garnered him widespread acclaim, and engravings of his works, often executed by his brother Thomas, brought that acclaim into countless middle-class homes.
His personal life was marked by highs and lows. An affair with the Duchess of Bedford, who was considerably older, revealed a penchant for intense, often tumultuous relationships. In his late thirties, he experienced what many describe as a significant nervous collapse, and this precipitated recurring bouts of depression, hypochondria, and problems with alcohol and drugs. The episodes of ill health would vex him for the remainder of his life, leading to periods of procrastination and, eventually, an official declaration of insanity in 1872. Yet, despite such challenges, he remained steadfastly productive, leaving behind a formidable body of paintings and sculptures.
Landseer's affinity for Scotland proved crucial in defining his thematic choices. Trips to the Highlands yielded works that conveyed the dramatic sweep of the landscape and the solemnity of the stags he so often depicted. "The Monarch of the Glen" (1851) stands as a testament to his adroitness in capturing the grandeur of the natural world. The painting, widely reproduced in steel engravings, was well received and became emblematic of Landseer's Scottish oeuvre. Indeed, his long association with Scotland underscores a broader interest in scenes of rural life, as seen in "An Illicit Whisky Still in the Highlands" (1826–1829) and "Rent Day in the Wilderness" (1855–1868).
Perhaps no other artist of his generation was as synonymous with animal painting. So compelling was his portrayal of large, gentle Newfoundland dogs that the black-and-white variety was officially named the "Landseer." Works such as "A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society" (1838) and "Saved" (1856) speak to his fascination with the role of dogs in rescue and companionship. In these canvases, one finds a sentiment not of sugary adoration but of keen admiration for the virtues of faithfulness and fortitude. The strong narrative undercurrent in his paintings appealed to both aristocratic patrons and the growing Victorian middle class, who saw in Landseer's art a reflection of cherished values.
Sculpture came to occupy an important place in his later career. His commission for four lions at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square tested his abilities in a medium distinct from his paintings. Working alongside Carlo Marochetti, Landseer struggled with health and practical challenges, postponing progress and adding tension to the project. Nevertheless, by 1867, the bronze lions were unveiled, forever linking Landseer's name to one of London's most famous landmarks.
During his final years, Landseer continued to paint, though his mental health deteriorated further. He was knighted in 1850 and was even considered for the presidency of the Royal Academy, a position he declined. On 1 October 1873, Landseer died, and his funeral saw Londoners lining the streets while his bronze lions bore wreaths. Buried in St Paul's Cathedral, he left behind three unfinished works - "Finding the Otter," "Nell Gwynne," and "The Dead Buck" - which the painter John Everett Millais completed in accordance with Landseer's final wishes.
In examining Landseer's life and career, one perceives a complex balance: a man of remarkable facility who struggled with private despair, and an artist who, nonetheless, contributed an enduring legacy to British art. His deft interpretations of animals, infused with a combination of anatomical insight and emotional nuance, continue to resonate. Through paintings that told stories of loyalty, natural majesty, and human-animal kinship, Landseer earned his position among the preeminent artists of the 19th century.
The breadth of Landseer's reputation was built on a gift for capturing the dignity and specificity of his subjects - especially horses, dogs, and stags. Early commissions, such as the portrait of Georgiana Russell, Duchess of Bedford, combined his flair for realism with a keen understanding of character. These attributes would subsequently translate into some of Victorian Britain's most recognized animal portraits. Queen Victoria herself frequently commissioned Landseer to record royal pets, ghillies, and family members. His skill in portraying sentiment, without sliding into trivial sentimentality, garnered him widespread acclaim, and engravings of his works, often executed by his brother Thomas, brought that acclaim into countless middle-class homes.
His personal life was marked by highs and lows. An affair with the Duchess of Bedford, who was considerably older, revealed a penchant for intense, often tumultuous relationships. In his late thirties, he experienced what many describe as a significant nervous collapse, and this precipitated recurring bouts of depression, hypochondria, and problems with alcohol and drugs. The episodes of ill health would vex him for the remainder of his life, leading to periods of procrastination and, eventually, an official declaration of insanity in 1872. Yet, despite such challenges, he remained steadfastly productive, leaving behind a formidable body of paintings and sculptures.
Landseer's affinity for Scotland proved crucial in defining his thematic choices. Trips to the Highlands yielded works that conveyed the dramatic sweep of the landscape and the solemnity of the stags he so often depicted. "The Monarch of the Glen" (1851) stands as a testament to his adroitness in capturing the grandeur of the natural world. The painting, widely reproduced in steel engravings, was well received and became emblematic of Landseer's Scottish oeuvre. Indeed, his long association with Scotland underscores a broader interest in scenes of rural life, as seen in "An Illicit Whisky Still in the Highlands" (1826–1829) and "Rent Day in the Wilderness" (1855–1868).
Perhaps no other artist of his generation was as synonymous with animal painting. So compelling was his portrayal of large, gentle Newfoundland dogs that the black-and-white variety was officially named the "Landseer." Works such as "A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society" (1838) and "Saved" (1856) speak to his fascination with the role of dogs in rescue and companionship. In these canvases, one finds a sentiment not of sugary adoration but of keen admiration for the virtues of faithfulness and fortitude. The strong narrative undercurrent in his paintings appealed to both aristocratic patrons and the growing Victorian middle class, who saw in Landseer's art a reflection of cherished values.
Sculpture came to occupy an important place in his later career. His commission for four lions at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square tested his abilities in a medium distinct from his paintings. Working alongside Carlo Marochetti, Landseer struggled with health and practical challenges, postponing progress and adding tension to the project. Nevertheless, by 1867, the bronze lions were unveiled, forever linking Landseer's name to one of London's most famous landmarks.
During his final years, Landseer continued to paint, though his mental health deteriorated further. He was knighted in 1850 and was even considered for the presidency of the Royal Academy, a position he declined. On 1 October 1873, Landseer died, and his funeral saw Londoners lining the streets while his bronze lions bore wreaths. Buried in St Paul's Cathedral, he left behind three unfinished works - "Finding the Otter," "Nell Gwynne," and "The Dead Buck" - which the painter John Everett Millais completed in accordance with Landseer's final wishes.
In examining Landseer's life and career, one perceives a complex balance: a man of remarkable facility who struggled with private despair, and an artist who, nonetheless, contributed an enduring legacy to British art. His deft interpretations of animals, infused with a combination of anatomical insight and emotional nuance, continue to resonate. Through paintings that told stories of loyalty, natural majesty, and human-animal kinship, Landseer earned his position among the preeminent artists of the 19th century.
73 Landseer Paintings

Chevy 'Weel, Sir, if the Deer Got the Ball, ... 1868
Oil Painting
$1277
$1277
Canvas Print
$90.38
$90.38
SKU: LEH-7586
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 138.4 x 210.8 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 138.4 x 210.8 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA

The Highlander 1850
Oil Painting
$1203
$1203
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7587
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 67.9 x 51.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 67.9 x 51.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

The Highland Lassie 1850
Oil Painting
$1454
$1454
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7588
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 67.9 x 51.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 67.9 x 51.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Queen Victoria Landing at Loch Muick 1850
Oil Painting
$1460
$1460
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7589
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 42.9 x 76.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 42.9 x 76.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Queen Victoria at Osborne 1865
Oil Painting
$1651
$1651
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7590
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 147.3 x 208 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 147.3 x 208 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

A Staffordshire Bull Terrier c.1850/70
Oil Painting
$951
$951
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7591
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 27.5 x 33 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 27.5 x 33 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

The Baptismal Font c.1870
Oil Painting
$1603
$1603
Canvas Print
$55.98
$55.98
SKU: LEH-7592
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 214.6 x 168.9 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 214.6 x 168.9 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

The Connoisseurs: Portrait of the Artist with two Dogs 1865
Oil Painting
$1743
$1743
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7593
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 92.4 x 72.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 92.4 x 72.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Dash 1836
Oil Painting
$869
$869
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7594
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 30.5 x 28.6 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 30.5 x 28.6 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Victoria, Princess Royal with Eos 1841
Oil Painting
$1664
$1664
Canvas Print
$54.72
$54.72
SKU: LEH-7595
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 71.8 x 91.8 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 71.8 x 91.8 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

The Lory 1837
Oil Painting
$1062
$1062
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7596
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 48.6 x 38.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 48.6 x 38.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Hector, Nero and Dash with the Parrot Lory 1838
Oil Painting
$1487
$1487
Canvas Print
$56.68
$56.68
SKU: LEH-7597
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 120.2 x 150.3 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 120.2 x 150.3 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Victoria, ... c.1841/45
Oil Painting
$5096
$5096
Canvas Print
$55.43
$55.43
SKU: LEH-7598
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 113.3 x 144.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 113.3 x 144.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Queen Victoria on Horseback c.1838
Canvas Print
$61.61
$61.61
SKU: LEH-7599
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 52.1 x 43.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 52.1 x 43.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Brazilian Monkeys 1842
Oil Painting
$1306
$1306
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7600
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 35.9 x 45.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 35.9 x 45.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Queen Victoria at Loch Laggan 1847
Oil Painting
$1479
$1479
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7601
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 34.1 x 49.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 34.1 x 49.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Queen Victoria in Fancy Dress 1845
Oil Painting
$1097
$1097
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7602
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 40.6 x 30.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 40.6 x 30.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge with 'Nelson' ... c.1839
Oil Painting
$1361
$1361
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7603
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 142.6 x 112.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 142.6 x 112.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Princess Alice Asleep 1843
Oil Painting
$1085
$1085
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7604
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 28.6 x 24.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 28.6 x 24.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Isaac van Amburgh and his Animals 1839
Oil Painting
$4606
$4606
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7605
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 114 x 175 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 114 x 175 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the Bal ... c.1842/46
Oil Painting
$6530
$6530
Canvas Print
$64.89
$64.89
SKU: LEH-7606
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 143 x 111.6 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 143 x 111.6 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Islay, Tilco a Macaw and Two Love-Birds 1839
Oil Painting
$1521
$1521
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7607
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 130.2 x 71.8 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 130.2 x 71.8 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

The Sanctuary 1842
Oil Painting
$1151
$1151
Canvas Print
$54.63
$54.63
SKU: LEH-7608
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 61.3 x 152.7 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 61.3 x 152.7 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK

Quiz 1839
Oil Painting
$1446
$1446
Canvas Print
$67.59
$67.59
SKU: LEH-7609
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 63.5 x 76.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Original Size: 63.5 x 76.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, UK