The best-loved painting by Thomas Lawrence is Satan Summoning His Legions (1797). John Philip Kemble (1757–1823), as Coriolanus (1798) and Lord Granville Leveson Gower, later 1st Earl Granville (1809) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 466 works by Thomas Lawrence: here are the 100 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 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.
In the vast, dramatic expanse of Sir Thomas Lawrence’s 1797 masterpiece, Satan Summoning His Legions, viewers are transported into the heart of a cosmic rebellion. This monumental oil on canvas, measuring an imposing 432 x 274 cm, serves as a breathtaking window into the depths of Miltonic epic. The painting captures the precise moment of transition described in John Milton’s Paradise Lost—the chilling command to "Awake, arise, or be for…
To stand before this portrait of John Philip Kemble as Coriolanus is to step directly into the tempestuous heart of the late eighteenth century. Sir Thomas Lawrence has captured not merely a likeness, but an overwhelming emotional state—a moment suspended between public grandeur and private turmoil. The composition immediately draws the viewer into its dramatic embrace, dominated by the figure shrouded in shadow. It is a masterclass in Romantic sensibility,…
In the sweeping annals of British portraiture, few eras capture the intoxicating blend of aristocratic poise and romantic idealism quite like the Regency period. Sir Thomas Lawrence’s portrait of Lord Granville Levan Gower, completed between 1804 and 1809, serves as a breathtaking window into this gilded age. As a quintessential emblem of high society, the painting transcends a mere physical likeness; it is a meticulously crafted tableau that speaks to…
William van Mildhert (1765–1836), Een Portret van Digniteit en Stilte Het kunstwerk "William van Mildhert (1765–1836), Bishop of Durham (1826–1836)" is een prachtige reproductie van een schilderij gecreëerd door Sir Thomas Lawrence in 1829. Het beeldhouwwerk vangt een moment van rust en zelfdiscipline vast, waarbij het onderwerp wordt afgebeeld in een aristocratische stoel tegen een achtergrond die zowel dramatisch als atmosferisch is. Lawrence’s kunstenaarschap staat garant voor een hoog niveau…
In the sweeping landscape of early 19th-century portraiture, few works capture the intersection of political gravity and aristocratic grace as masterfully as Sir Thomas Lawrence’s 'John, Count Capo d'Istria (1776-18ABS)'. Painted in 1819, this exquisite oil on canvas serves as a profound window into an era defined by shifting borders and the rise of influential statesmen. The subject, John, Count Capo d'Istria, emerges from the frame not merely as a…
To stand before this portrait of The 3rd Marquess of Hertford is to step directly into the polished drawing rooms and sophisticated salons of early nineteenth-century England. Painted in 1823, this work captures not merely a likeness, but an entire epoch—the height of Regency elegance and aristocratic confidence. Sir Thomas Lawrence, master chronicler of the British elite, has rendered the Marquess with a masterful blend of formality and undeniable vitality.…
In this portrait, we encounter the Comtesse d'Inchiquin, captured in a moment of quiet composure. The sitter is presented in a three-quarter view, her presence defined by an air of dignity and refinement that speaks to her social standing. There is a certain stillness here; she sits facing us slightly, her hands resting upon the soft folds of a draped garment or perhaps the arm of a chair. The composition…
In the grand tapestry of British portraiture, few works capture the intersection of political gravity and artistic elegance as profoundly as Sir Thomas Lawrence’s 1803 masterpiece, William Windham. This portrait is far more than a mere recording of a statesman's features; it is a compelling visual narrative of power, intellect, and the pervasive influence of aristocratic patronage during the Napoleonic era. As the viewer encounters Windham, they are met with…
In the grand tapestry of British history, few eras capture the imagination quite like the Regency period—a time of profound political tension, military upheaval, and an unapologetic pursuit…
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To stand before Sir Thomas Lawrence’s “George IV” is to be transported directly into the opulent drawing rooms of early nineteenth-century England, where every brushstroke whispers of a…
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In the grand tapestry of British portraiture, few works capture the delicate balance between sovereign authority and human vulnerability as exquisitely as Sir Thomas Lawrence’s 1789 masterpiece, Queen…
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Een Stempel van Regency Glorie: Het Leven en Kunstwerk van Sir Thomas Lawrence Sir Thomas Lawrence, geboren in Bristol in 1769, was een uitzonderlijk talent dat zich snel…
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Sir Thomas Lawrence's “Portrait of David Lyon,” completed in 1825, stands as a quintessential emblem of the English Romantic era’s preoccupation with aristocratic grandeur and psychological nuance. Currently…
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The light catches the edge of a gold epaulette, a sharp glint against the heavy darkness of a woolen cloak. Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov sits in a three-quarter pose,…
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The canvas captures Emily Harriet Wellesley-Pole in a moment of quietude. She is positioned from the waist up, her gaze drifting away from the viewer toward an unseen…
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Portrait of the Honorable George Canning, M.P. by Sir Thomas Lawrence. This work dates from 1817–1827.
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In this bust-length portrait, we encounter Count Semyon Vorontsov at a moment of quiet, dignified introspection. He is positioned slightly off-center, his gaze directed upward and toward the…
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In 1794, Thomas Lawrence painted A Gypsy Girl. This work belongs to the Romanticism movement of the 19th Century. The canvas captures a portrait of a woman with…
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Sir Thomas Lawrence’s depiction of George Dance the Younger captures a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the grandeur of Regency London. The painting, completed in 1798, isn't merely…
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Ercole Consalvi sits in a moment of quietude, his presence defined by the heavy, scarlet robes of his office. Seated in a high-backed chair, he holds a book…
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The Countess of Darnley is an oil on canvas painting by Thomas Lawrence. This work was created between 1825 and 1830. The physical dimensions of the piece are…
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This oil on canvas portrait, executed around 1793, depicts Admiral John Markham in a bust-length composition. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, facing the viewer with a steady,…
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This oil on canvas portrait presents Sir Alexander Mackenzie, a figure of significant historical weight. Painted by Thomas Lawrence in 1800, the work captures the likeness of a…
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Sir Thomas Lawrence’s “John Bradburne,” painted in 1800, is more than just a likeness; it's a carefully constructed embodiment of Regency-era dignity and restrained power. This portrait, measuring…
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Sir Thomas Lawrence's "Mrs. Isaac Cuthbert" is more than just a portrait; it’s a meticulously crafted window into the opulent world of Regency England. Painted around 1795, this…
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The gaze of Ewan Law, M.P., meets the viewer from within a frame that captures a specific moment of political and social standing. This portrait, titled Ewan Law,…
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The oil on canvas painting titled Portrait of the Children of Lord George Cavendish was executed by the artist Thomas Lawrence in 1790. This group portrait was commissioned…
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In this bust-length portrait of Sir Samuel Romilly, Thomas Lawrence presents an elderly gentleman with a quiet, commanding presence. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, his body turned…
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The air in the portrait feels heavy with the weight of command. Henry William Paget, the 1st Marquess of Anglesey, meets the viewer's gaze with a piercing, resolute…
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In this exquisite portrait of Maria Woodley, known as Mrs. Walter Riddell, we are transported back to the dawn of the nineteenth century, an era defined by the…
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Sir Thomas Lawrence’s “The Marchioness of Sutherland,” painted in 1816, is more than just a portrait; it's a meticulously crafted window into the opulent world of early 19th-century…
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In this formal portrait, Sir Thomas Lawrence captures the essence of George IV through a lens of neoclassical majesty. The composition is centered on the figure of the…
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Portrait of a Lady is an oil on canvas painting by the artist Thomas Lawrence. The work is dated 1790. This portrait depicts a single female subject, presented…
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Explore the life & art of Thomas Sully (1783-1872), a British-American portrait painter famed for his Romantic style. Discover portraits of Jefferson, Adams, Lafayette & 'Passage of the…
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The work before us is the Portrait of the Honorable Mrs. Seymour Bathurst, a significant example of the portraiture produced by Thomas Lawrence. Painted in 1828, this oil…
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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 Thomas Lawrence | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Royal Collection |
Londen | 43 | John, Count Capo d'Istria (1776-1831), Ercole, Cardinal Consalvi (1757 1824), Princess Amelia (1783-1810) |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 5 | Portrait of a Man in a Blue Coat, William Lock of Norbury (1732–1810), William Eden (1744–1814), Baron Auckland |
 Wallace Collection |
Londen | 6 | The 3rd Marquess of Hertford, George IV, Portrait of a Lady |
 Hermitage Museum |
Sint-Petersburg | 4 | Portrait of Klemens Wenzel von Metternich, Portrait of Count Mikhail S. Vorontsov (1782-1856), Portrait of Emily Harriet Wellesley-Pole (Lady Raglan) (1792-1881) |
 Louvre |
Parijs | 10 | LA COMTESSE D'INCHIQUIN, Portrait of the Children of John Angerstein, MRS ISAAC CUTHBERT |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 5 | Lord Granville Leveson Gower, later 1st Earl Granville, Admiral John Markham, Samuel Lyson |
 Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen |
München | 3 | Henry Phipps, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, Portrait of George Canning, Lady Orde with her Daughter Anne |
 Guildhall Art Gallery |
Londen | 5 | John Philip Kemble (1757–1823), as Coriolanus, George Dance the Younger (1741–1825), Architect and Surveyor |
In the grand tapestry of British portraiture, few works capture the delicate balance between sovereign authority and human vulnerability as exquisitely as Sir Thomas Lawrence’s 1789 masterpiece, Queen…
In the vast, dramatic expanse of Sir Thomas Lawrence’s 1797 masterpiece, Satan Summoning His Legions, viewers are transported into the heart of a cosmic rebellion. This monumental oil…
In the sweeping annals of British portraiture, few eras capture the intoxicating blend of aristocratic poise and romantic idealism quite like the Regency period. Sir Thomas Lawrence’s portrait…
In the sweeping landscape of early 19th-century portraiture, few works capture the intersection of political gravity and aristocratic grace as masterfully as Sir Thomas Lawrence’s 'John, Count Capo…
William van Mildhert (1765–1836), Een Portret van Digniteit en Stilte Het kunstwerk "William van Mildhert (1765–1836), Bishop of Durham (1826–1836)" is een prachtige reproductie van een schilderij gecreëerd…
In this formal portrait, Sir Thomas Lawrence captures the essence of George IV through a lens of neoclassical majesty. The composition is centered on the figure of the…
Satan Summoning His Legions (1797), followed by John Philip Kemble (1757–1823), as Coriolanus (1798) and Lord Granville Leveson Gower, later 1st Earl Granville (1809).
Thomas Lawrence, born in 1769, was 28 years old: Satan Summoning His Legions dates from 1797.
Satan Summoning His Legions, John Philip Kemble (1757–1823), as Coriolanus, Lord Granville Leveson Gower, later 1st Earl Granville, William van Mildhert, John, Count Capo d'Istria (1776-1831), The 3rd Marquess of Hertford, LA COMTESSE D'INCHIQUIN, William Windham (1750–1810), MP, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1783), Secretary for War (1792–1801), Secretary for War and the Colonies (1806), The Two Sons of the 1st Earl of Talbot and Portrait of the Children of John Angerstein. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
466 works by Thomas Lawrence are in our catalogue, dated 1780 to 1830.
Mostly in Royal Collection (Londen), Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and Wallace Collection (Londen); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1800s, which gave 32 of the 100 works on this page, Lord Granville Leveson Gower, later 1st Earl Granville among them.
The earliest canvas here is Portrait of Georgina Lennox, later Countess Bathurst (1780); the latest is George IV (1762–1830) (1830).
Portraiture (13), Regency era (13) and Portrait (13), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 31 of the 100 works on this page.
Romanticism and Neoclassicism, as the canvases on this page show.
The Royal Collection, Londen holds 8 of the works on this page, among them John, Count Capo d'Istria (1776-1831), Ercole, Cardinal Consalvi (1757 1824) and Princess Amelia (1783-1810).
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.
