Reading Museum - Artworks

Giovanni Paolo Panini

Alexander And The Gordian Knot

Explore Giovanni Paolo Pannini’s ‘Alexander & Gordian Knot’! A Baroque masterpiece showcasing Roman grandeur, dynamic perspective & masterful oil technique. Admire its rich colors & historical significance.

Thomas Gainsborough

1775

Christopher Griffith (1721–1776), Mp For Berkshire

Thomas Gainsborough’s 1775 portrait of Christopher Griffith, MP for Berkshire, captures Georgian England's ambition with Rococo elegance and a dignified gaze. Own this stunning oil on canvas masterpiece by a celebrated British artist.

Frank O. Salisbury

1945

Renée Merandon Du Plessis (1916–2007), Lady Iliffe

Admire Frank O. Salisbury’s 1945 portrait of Lady Iliffe – a stunning oil painting featuring rich details & elegant symbolism. Explore realism & timeless beauty.

Giovanni Battista Pittoni

1720

Venus Giving Armour To Aeneas

A divine moment of mythological grace unfolds in Giovanni Battista Pittoni's Venus Giving Armour to Aeneas, a luminous Venetian Baroque masterpiece that invites you to bring classical elegance into your private collection.

Sir William Beechey

1808

Edward Simeon

Sir William Beechey Admire Sir William Beechey's masterful depiction of George Washington in this elegant portrait from 1808. Explore the rich details and contemplative atmosphere of this iconic American masterpiece.