William Shayer
1787–1879 · British · 30 artworks
Romanticismdetailed figure workatmospheric perspectiverustic genre sceneswarm color paletteslandscape integration
artist bio
William Shayer was a British Romantic painter known for his idyllic scenes of rural life, often featuring landscapes with figures and animals. His work captures the charm and tranquility of the English countryside, reflecting the Romantic movement's appreciation for nature and the picturesque.
what you'll learn
Studying Shayer's work allows students to understand the Romantic movement's focus on idealized landscapes and genre scenes. Students can also learn about composition, light, and the depiction of everyday life in 19th-century England.
30 artworks
The Plough Inn
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Near The New Forest
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Landscape with Figures on a Path
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A Busy Beach Scene
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Unloading The Catch
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Harvesters Resting
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A Halt at the Inn
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Cattle By A Stream
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Scene in the Isle of Wight
1823
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Resting Along The Trail
1879
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The Midday Rest
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The Half Way House, Thatcham
1848
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Herders Resting at Lunch
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In The New Forest
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Scene Near Zeldkirch In The Tyrol
1845
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Landscape with a Ruined Castle
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Afternoon Rest
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On The Hampshire Coast
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The Road Side Inn, Somerset
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At the Bell Inn, Cadnam, New Forest
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The Gleaners Shirley, Hants
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Fisherwomen
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Bargaining for the Catch
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The Young Anglers
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Mouth of the Old Canal
1842
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Fisherfolk Sorting The Catch
1837
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View On The Isle Of Wight
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The End Of The Day
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Ben Nevis and Mountain Stream
1855
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The Watering Place
1864
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