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Champagne Falls, Wairapa Gorge
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Thomas Ryan, 1864 – 1927
Thomas Ryan's 1 Most Famous Paintings
Champagne Falls, Wairapa Gorge (1891) is the painting Thomas Ryan is best remembered for; it belongs to the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Auckland. Our catalogue counts 1 works by Thomas Ryan. Here are the 1 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1864 – 1927, London
- Works in our catalogue
- 1
- Most famous
- Champagne Falls, Wairapa Gorge (1891)
- Most works at
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
The ten best-loved paintings by Thomas Ryan
Where Thomas Ryan's canvases hang
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Thomas Ryan | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki |
Auckland | 1 | Champagne Falls, Wairapa Gorge |
Thomas Ryan's most famous canvases, one year after another
The dated canvases of Thomas Ryan on this page all belong to 1891: here they are, in order of fame.
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1891
Thomas Ryan's canvases, question by question
Which canvas is Thomas Ryan most remembered for?Read the answer
Champagne Falls, Wairapa Gorge (1891).
Champagne Falls, Wairapa Gorge: how old was Thomas Ryan when it was painted?Read the answer
Thomas Ryan, born in 1864, was 27 years old: Champagne Falls, Wairapa Gorge dates from 1891.
How many paintings did Thomas Ryan create?Read the answer
1 works by Thomas Ryan are in our catalogue.
Where do Thomas Ryan's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer
Mostly in Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (Auckland); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
Where can I buy a reproduction of a Thomas Ryan painting?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Meet the painter: Thomas Ryan
The Life and Art of Thomas Ryan
Thomas Ryan, also known as Thomas Darby Ryan, was a multifaceted figure whose life spanned from his birth in London, United Kingdom to his passing in Auckland, New Zealand. An accomplished artist, Ryan studied at the Académie Julian in Paris between 1892 and 1893. He was particularly noted for his work in watercolours, focusing his creative vision on landscapes, seascapes, and portraits of Māori. His artistic contributions were recognized through frequent exhibitions at the Auckland Society of Arts over a period of 36 years, as well as at the 1889 New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition in Dunedin.
His portfolio includes notable works such as:
Beyond the canvas, Ryan led a diverse life as a rugby union player, a rugby union match official, and a master mariner. He served as a captain on Lakes Rotorua and Taupō, and was a member of the first New Zealand national rugby side in 1884.