Man Proposes, God Disposes (1864) is the painting Edwin Landseer is best remembered for; it belongs to the Royal Holloway, Egham. The Monarch of the Glen (1851) and Alexander and Diogenes (1848) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 228 works by Edwin Landseer. Here are the 100 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 October 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.
The biting chill of the Arctic air seems to hang heavy over the scene, where the stark white of the snow meets the jagged, dark edges of the ice. In this frozen expanse, two polar bears dominate the landscape, their massive forms creating a sense of raw, primal energy. One bear stands tall upon the rocks, its powerful silhouette etched against the distant, hazy mountains. It hunches over its prize,…
Sir Edwin Landseer's “The Monarch of the Glen,” painted in 1851, isn’t merely a depiction of a stag; it’s a profound distillation of Victorian England’s fascination with nature, nobility, and the romantic ideal of the Highlands. This iconic image, instantly recognizable across generations, captures a moment of exhilarating power within a misty, atmospheric landscape – a scene that speaks to both awe and a touch of melancholic solitude. More than…
The oil on canvas work titled Alexander and Diogenes was executed by the artist Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. This specific painting was first shown at the Royal Academy in London in 1848. It was exhibited during that same year, 1848, to an audience in London. The work is currently held within the Tate collection in London, United Kingdom.
A Moment Frozen in Time: Landseer’s “Mare and Foal” Sir Edwin Henry Landseer's "Mare and Foal," painted in 1865, isn’t merely a depiction of two horses; it’s a profound meditation on maternal love, the cycle of life, and the enduring bond between generations. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition – his father, John Landseer, was a celebrated engraver – Edwin Henry Landseer inherited not only technical skill but…
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “A Boy and Two Greyhounds Resting,” painted in 1823, is more than just a charming pastoral scene; it's a profound meditation on the relationship between humanity and nature, rendered with an unparalleled sensitivity to animal form and Victorian sensibilities. This iconic work, now housed within the National Trust at Holburne Museum in Bath, England, captures a fleeting moment of quiet companionship – a boy, seemingly no…
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer's “Chiens se Battant, Reprenant Souffle” (Fighting Dogs, Panting for Breath) isn’t merely a depiction of two dogs locked in combat; it’s a visceral exploration of primal instinct, rendered with the dramatic intensity characteristic of Baroque realism. Painted around 1820, this work captures a fleeting, explosive moment – a struggle both brutal and undeniably captivating. The composition immediately draws the viewer into the heart of the action,…
Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler is a work by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. Born in London, United Kingdom, in 1802, Landseer produced this oil on canvas in 1820. The composition captures a rescue occurring within the Great Saint Bernard Pass in the Alps.
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “The Illicit Highland Whisky Still,” painted in 1829, is far more than a picturesque scene of a rural gathering; it's a meticulously crafted snapshot of Victorian society grappling with moral complexities and the allure of illicit enterprise. This oil on panel, measuring an impressive 80 x 102 cm, transports us to a remote corner of Scotland, where tradition clashes with burgeoning modernity and the simple pleasures…
In the painting Saved, the English painter and sculptor Sir Edwin Landseer depicts a Newfoundland dog with black and white markings. The animal is positioned within the surf, engaged in the act of rescuing a young child. The dog's physical presence is centered in the composition, pulling the child from the water toward the shore. This scene captures the specific instinct of the Newfoundland breed to provide comfort and rescue…
To gaze upon this detail from Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s work, Isaac van Amburgh and his Animals, is to step directly into the richly textured heart of Victorian sentiment. It is a scene that transcends mere portraiture; it is an eloquent meditation on the bonds between humanity and the animal kingdom. The composition immediately draws the eye to the central interaction: the gentle man amidst the wild majesty of the…
The painting presents a poignant black and white depiction of a man lying on the ground, appearing to be in a state of distress or deceased. Standing over…
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To gaze upon this magnificent depiction of Queen Victoria in Windsor Home Park is to step directly into the gilded age of Victorian portraiture, where the majesty of…
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Edwin Landseer's "Hawking in the Olden Time," painted in 1832, isn’t merely a depiction of a sporting scene; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the social and aesthetic…
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To gaze upon this depiction of a dead stag is to encounter a moment suspended between life and memory. It is an image that arrests the viewer with…
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The year is 1824. The literary world is ablaze with the tales of Sir Walter Scott, whose evocative narratives of Scottish history and folklore have captured the imagination…
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A Moment Frozen in Time: Landseer’s Doubtful Crumbs Edwin Henry Landseer's *Doubtful Crumbs*, completed in 1858–1859, isn’t merely a depiction of two dogs; it’s a profound meditation on…
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “The Pot of Gartness,” completed in 1830, isn't merely a depiction of a riverside scene; it embodies the spirit of Romantic landscape painting—a genre…
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The Old Shepherd's Chief Mourner is a genre painting by Edwin Landseer. Created in 1837, the work captures a quiet, heavy moment within a sparsely furnished room in…
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The painting "Head of a Goat" by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, completed in 1833, is far more than a simple portrait of an animal. It's a profound meditation…
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer's “Head of a Hind,” painted in 1840, is more than simply a depiction of a deer; it’s a poignant distillation of the Victorian fascination…
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “Queen Victoria on a Highland Pony,” painted in 1838, isn't merely a depiction of a royal equestrian scene; it’s a carefully constructed tableau brimming…
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer's “Two Studies of a Stag’s Head” isn’t merely a depiction of an animal; it’s a profound meditation on the relationship between man, nature, and…
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Edwin Landseer produced Hawking in 1832. This oil on canvas is a genre painting that captures a specific moment of avian conflict within a landscape. The work reflects…
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A heavy silence hangs over the landscape, thick with the scent of damp earth and the quiet finality of the hunt. In this grayscale realm, a wounded stag…
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In the quiet, luminous depths of Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s 1865 masterpiece, Lady Godiva's Prayer, we are invited into a moment of profound spiritual stillness. The canvas serves…
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer's "Deer in a Landscape," a captivating watercolor study, isn’t merely a depiction of two magnificent deer; it’s a distilled essence of Victorian sentimentality and…
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In the sweeping, spirited canvas of The Honourable E. S. Russell and His Brother, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer invites us into a sun-drenched vignette of Victorian leisure and…
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The painting War by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer is a thought-provoking artwork that showcases the artist's skill in capturing the emotions and intensity of a scene. Created in…
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In the quietude of a sun-dappled landscape, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer captures a scene that transcends mere observation to touch upon the very soul of the natural world.…
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In the grand tapestry of Victorian art, few threads are as tender or as evocative as the works of Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. His 1838 masterpiece, Queen Victoria's…
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In this evocative portrait of John Gibson, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer transcends the boundaries of traditional portraiture to capture not just a likeness, but a profound sense of…
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This oil painting, created in 1822, depicts two dogs positioned upon a lush green field. The scene is set against a background of trees, which provides depth and…
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In the quietude of 1830, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer captured a moment that transcends mere rural documentation, offering instead a profound meditation on the interconnectedness of life, family,…
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In the quiet corners of Victorian domesticity, there exist moments of profound stillness that hold the weight of an entire untold story. Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, a master…
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In the quiet corners of nineteenth-century British art, few masters could capture the profound stillness of a moment quite like Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. His 1831 masterpiece, High…
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In the gentle embrace of the English countryside, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer captures a moment of pure, unadulterated joy in "The First Leap, Lord Alexander Russell on His…
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In "Study of a Ruff" by Edwin Landseer, a single wading bird emerges from a muted beige backdrop. The subject, likely a curlew or a similar species, rests…
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The scene unfolds within the quiet, textured reality of Low Life, an oil on canvas work by the British artist Edwin Landseer. First exhibited in 1831, this piece…
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The Eagle's Nest emerges from the shadows of the nineteenth century, a work that captures a singular, suspended moment in the wild. Created in 1833, this oil painting…
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In the quiet, evocative realm of Victorian animal portraiture, few artists possessed the ability to breathe soul into the silent subjects of the natural world quite like Sir…
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The painting A Deer Fallen from a Precipice by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer is a masterpiece that showcases the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the beauty and drama…
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In the quiet corners of Victorian sentimentality, few works resonate with as much tender intimacy as Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s "A Highland Shepherd's Home." Painted in 1836, this…
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “Favourites, the Property of H.R.H. Prince George of Cambridge,” painted in 1835, is more than a charming depiction of horses and dogs; it's a…
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “John Gibson,” completed in 1850, transcends the conventional boundaries of portraiture, offering far more than a mere likeness of the celebrated Scottish painter. It…
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The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Edwin Landseer | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Royal Collection |
London | 40 | Isaac van Amburgh and his Animals (detail), Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Victoria, Princess Royal, with a Pony |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 7 | Donald McIntyre, Portrait of Mr. Van Amburgh, As He Appeared with His Animals at the London Theatre, Study of a Dog Lying Down |
 Walker Art Gallery |
Liverpool | 5 | Mare and Foal, Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832), Head of a Hind |
 Scottish National Gallery |
Edinburgh | 4 | The Monarch of the Glen, A Dead Stag, Scene in the Highlands, with portraits of the Duchess of Bedford, the Duke of Gordon and Lord Alexander Russell |
 The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology |
Oxford | 4 | Queen Victoria on a highland Pony, Two Studies of a Stag's Head (recto), Study of a Ruff |
 English Heritage |
London | 3 | The Illicit Highland Whisky Still, Hawking in the Olden Time, The Honourable E. S. Russell and His Brother |
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 6 | John George Landseer, Sir Walter Scott, 1st Bt |
 National Trust |
Cambridge | 3 | Head of a Goat, Queen Victoria's Spaniel, 'Tilco' (d.1850) |
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s “A Boy and Two Greyhounds Resting,” painted in 1823, is more than just a charming pastoral scene; it's a profound meditation on the relationship…
To gaze upon this detail from Sir Edwin Henry Landseer’s work, Isaac van Amburgh and his Animals, is to step directly into the richly textured heart of Victorian…
The oil on canvas work titled Alexander and Diogenes was executed by the artist Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. This specific painting was first shown at the Royal Academy…
Sir Edwin Landseer's “The Monarch of the Glen,” painted in 1851, isn’t merely a depiction of a stag; it’s a profound distillation of Victorian England’s fascination with nature,…
The biting chill of the Arctic air seems to hang heavy over the scene, where the stark white of the snow meets the jagged, dark edges of the…
Man Proposes, God Disposes (1864), Royal Holloway, Egham. The Monarch of the Glen (1851) and Alexander and Diogenes (1848) follow.
Edwin Landseer, born in 1802, was 62 years old: Man Proposes, God Disposes dates from 1864.
Man Proposes, God Disposes, The Monarch of the Glen, Alexander and Diogenes, Mare and Foal, A Boy and Two Greyhounds Resting, CHIENS SE BATTANT , REPRENANT SOUFFLE, Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler, The Illicit Highland Whisky Still, Saved and Isaac van Amburgh and his Animals (detail). Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
228 works by Edwin Landseer are in our catalogue, dated 1819 to 1870.
Mostly in Royal Collection (London), Yale Center for British Art (New Haven) and Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1830s, which gave 37 of the 100 works on this page, Isaac van Amburgh and his Animals (detail) among them.
The earliest canvas here is The Champion Venus (1819); the latest is Retrievers with a Hare (1870).
Victorian era (23), Landscape (16) and Animals (14), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 30 of the 100 works on this page.
Romanticism, as the canvases on this page show.
The Royal Collection, London holds 19 of the works on this page, among them Isaac van Amburgh and his Animals (detail), Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Victoria, Princess Royal, with a Pony.
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.
