British paintings in the Museo del Prado facts for kids

The collection of twenty-eight British paintings in the Museo del Prado is a special group of artworks from Britain. It's one of only two big collections of British art in Spain. The other is the Museo Lázaro Galdiano, which was put together by José Lázaro Galdiano and his wife.

There isn't much British art in Spain's old royal collection. This is because of disagreements between Spain and Britain long ago, especially after the English Reformation. These paintings joined the museum through gifts and purchases. Most of them arrived in the 20th century.

This collection focuses only on British artists. So, famous painters from other countries who worked in England, like Antony van Dyck, are not part of this specific group. Most of these 28 paintings are portraits. They were created between 1750 and 1850. You'll find paintings by famous artists like David Roberts, Thomas Lawrence, Thomas Gainsborough, and Joshua Reynolds.

Miss Martha Carr, painted around 1789 by Thomas Lawrence.

Meet the Artists

This collection shows off the talents of many British painters. Most of the artworks are portraits, but there are also beautiful landscapes and other interesting scenes.

Portraits of People

• Thomas Gainsborough: He painted Portrait of Dr Isaac Henrique Sequiera and Portrait of Robert Butcher of Walthamstow.
• Joshua Reynolds: Look for his Portrait of a Clergyman and Portrait of James Bourdieu.
• Thomas Lawrence: He created Portrait of John Fane, 10th Earl of Westmoreland, A Lady of the Storer Family, and Miss Martha Carr.
• George Romney: His works include Portrait of an English Gentleman and Portrait of Master Ward.
• Francis Cotes: He painted the Portrait of Anne Sawbridge.
• Henry Raeburn: See his Portrait of Mrs. MacLean of Kinlochaline.
• Martin Archer Shee: He painted Portrait of Mr Storer and Portrait of Anthony Gilbert Storer.
• John Watson Gordon: He created the Portrait of an English Gentleman.
• John Opie: Look for his Portrait of a Gentleman.
• John Hoppner: He painted Portrait of an Unknown Lady and Portrait of Mrs. Thornton.
• Thomas Hudson: His work is Portrait of a Lady with her Daughter.
• John Francis Rigaud: He painted The three favorite air travelers.
• William Beechey: He created the Portrait of gentleman.
• Nelly Harvey: Her Portrait of Susan Baverstock, mother of the artist was painted in 1906.

Beautiful Landscapes

• Nicholas Pocock: He painted Landscape with a Man on a Horse.
• David Roberts: He has four paintings: The Castle of Alcalá de Guadaíra, The Torre del Oro, Interior of the Cordoba Mosque, and The Celebration of the Holy Cross in the Capilla del Condestable.
• Edwin Hayes: His work is a Seascape.

Other Interesting Art

• Lawrence Alma-Tadema: He painted A Pompeian Scene, or The Siesta. This painting was given to the museum in 1887.

Gallery

See also

In Spanish: Pintura británica del Museo del Prado para niños