Richard Wilson
1713–1782 · British · 24 artworks
Rocococlassical compositionatmospheric perspectivesubtle color harmoniesidealized landscapesuse of light to create mood
artist bio
Richard Wilson was a pivotal figure in British art, often regarded as the father of British landscape painting. He blended classical composition with direct observation of nature, influencing generations of artists.
what you'll learn
Studying Wilson's work allows students to understand the principles of landscape composition, the use of light and atmosphere, and the integration of classical ideals with naturalistic observation.
related: Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Thomas Gainsborough
24 artworks
Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle
1766
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Lago d'Agnano with the Grotta del Cane
1770
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Italian Landscape (Morning)
1765
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Distant View of Maecenas' Villa, Tivoli
1756
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Caernarvon Castle
1745
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Cicero's Villa and the Gulf of Pozzuoli
1780
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View near Wynnstay, the Seat of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, BT.
1771
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Summer Evening (Caernarvon Castle)
1765
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Tivoli: The Temple of the Sybil and the Campagna
1765
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Dinas Bran from Llangollen
1772
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Kew Gardens: The Pagoda and Bridge
1762
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Commodore Thomas Smith
1744
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Dover
1747
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Llyn-y-Cau, Cader Idris
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Lake Avernus I
1765
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The White Monk
1760
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A View of the Tiber with Rome in the Distance
1775
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View of the Wilderness in St. James's Park
1775
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St Peters and the Vatican from the Janiculum, Rome
1757
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Hadrian's Villa
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The Head of Lake Nemi
1800
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Lago d'Agnano with Vesuvius in the distance
1775
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Wilton House from the Southeast
1760
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View of Tivoli: the Cascatelle and the 'Villa of Maecenas'
1752
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