Baron Leighton Collection

The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gilbert
The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Etching of the sculpture by Sir Frederic Leighton. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London

A Condottiere, 1871-72. Creator: Frederic Leighton
A Condottiere, 1871-72

F. Leighton, A.R.A., E. W. Cooke, R.A., E. B. Stephens, A.R.A., P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Creator: Unknown
F. Leighton, A.R.A., E. W. Cooke, R.A., E. B. Stephens, A.R.A., P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Engraving from photographs by J. and C. Watkins

The Sluggard, 1890. Creator: Frederic Leighton
The Sluggard, 1890

Studies for the Arts of Peace'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick... c1880-83
'Studies for the Arts of Peace'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Study for a Vintage'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A
'Study for a Vintage'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

The Cimabue Procession'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton... c1880-83
'The Cimabue Procession'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Study for the Daphnephoria'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick... c1880-83
'Study for the Daphnephoria'. A Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

The Athlete Wrestling With A Python, after 'Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: A Gilbert
'The Athlete Wrestling With A Python, after Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Group from The Fresco The Arts of War, after Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: A Gilbert
'Group from The Fresco The Arts of War, after Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: George Frederick Watts
Sir Frederick Leighton, P.R.A.'. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

'Pictures of the Year - VI. "The Return of Persephone"; after Sir F Leighton, Bart, PRA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Allegorical Female Figure with Lion, Lamb, Two Putti, n.d. Creator: Frederic Leighton
Allegorical Female Figure with Lion, Lamb, Two Putti, n.d

Lachrymae, 1894-95. Creator: Frederic Leighton
Lachrymae, 1894-95

The Last Watch of Hero, 1887, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Last Watch of Hero, 1887, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Victorian depiction of a scene from Greek mythology

Lord Leighton, c1890, (1896). Artist: W&D Downey
Lord Leighton, c1890, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters. From The Magazine of Art

The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. 1878-1896, (1896). Artist: Moritz Klinkicht
The Late Lord Leighton, P.R.A. 1878-1896, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters

Frederic Leighton, from The Magazine of Art, published 1878 (litho)
1772371 Frederic Leighton, from The Magazine of Art, published 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, 1830 A- 1896)

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were In It, 1891-92. Creator: Frederic Leighton
And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were In It, 1891-92. The title is taken from the Bible - Book of Revelation 20:13. This was a study for a painting now in the Tate Gallery

Garden of an Inn, Capri, 1859. Creator: Frederic Leighton
Garden of an Inn, Capri, 1859

[Sir Frederic Leighton], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
[Sir Frederic Leighton], 1860s

Lucia, possibly late 1870s. Creator: Frederic Leighton
Lucia, possibly late 1870s

Giovanni Cimabue: design for a mosaic, c1868, (1881). Creator: Bernard Collier
Giovanni Cimabue: design for a mosaic, c1868, (1881). Design for a glass mosaic in the Kensington Valhalla at the South Kensington Museum (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum)

Elijah in the Wilderness, 1877-1878, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Elijah in the Wilderness, 1877-1878, (c1902). After a painting in the Walker Gallery, Liverpool. An angel from God brings bread and water for the sleeping prophet Elijah

The Studio, 1896. Artist: William Hatherell
The Studio, 1896. The studio of Frederic Leighton (1830-1896) at Leighton House in London. Leighton was a British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical

The Music Lesson, 1877. Artist: Frederic Leighton
The Music Lesson, 1877

A Noble Lady of Venice, 1866, (c1915). Artist: Frederic Leighton
A Noble Lady of Venice, 1866, (c1915). The painting is part of the collection of the Leighton House Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

The Hall, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

The Arab Hall, c1880-1882. Artist: Frederic Leighton
The Arab Hall, c1880-1882. The Arab Hall was the centrepiece of the home of the artist Sir Frederic Leighton in Holland Park, London

Studies for The Arts of Peace, c1880-1882. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Studies for The Arts of Peace, c1880-1882. Facsimile of the original drawing by Sir Frederick Leighton. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co

Study of Daphnephoria, c1880-1882. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Study of Daphnephoria, c1880-1882. Facsimile of the original drawing by Sir Frederick Leighton. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London

Study by Sir Frederic Leighton, c1880-1882. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Study by Sir Frederic Leighton, c1880-1882. Facsimile of the original drawing by Sir Frederick Leighton. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of F G Dumas, Js Virtue and Co

The studio of Sir Frederic Leighton, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Captain Richard Burton, British explorer, c1880-1882. Artist: Charles Waltner
Captain Richard Burton, British explorer, c1880-1882. After the portrait by Sir Frederic Leighton. Richard Francis Burtons (1821-1890) extensive travels included a journey to Mecca

Study for Cimabues Madonna, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Study of a lemon tree, 1899. By Lord Leighton PRA, from The life of Lord Leighton. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

The Condottiere, 1902-1903. Artist: Frederic Leighton
The Condottiere, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1902-1903)

Study for the Daphnephoria, c1874-1876 (c1880-1882). A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of F G Dumas, Js Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

The Vestibule, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Detail from The Arts of Industry as Applied to War, 1870-1872 (c1880-1882). Artist: A Gilbert
Detail from The Arts of Industry as Applied to War, 1870-1872 (c1880-1882). A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Sir Frederic Leighton, British artist, c1880-1882 Artist: Paul Adolphe Rajon
Sir Frederic Leighton, British artist, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It, exhibited 1892, (1912). Artist: Frederic Leighton
And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It, exhibited 1892, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York)

Edward John Poynter, President of the Royal Academy, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Edward John Poynter, President of the Royal Academy, 1880. During a visit to Rome in 1853 he made the acquaintance of Lord Leighton, who encouraged him to study art futher

Frederick Leighton, British artist and Royal Academician, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Frederick Leighton, British artist and Royal Academician, 1877. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art

Cimabues Celebrated Madonna is carried in Procession through the Streets of Florence, 1853-1855. Found in the Royal Collection, London

Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, English painter and sculptor, (1899). Artist: W Roffe
Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, English painter and sculptor, (1899). An engraving of Leighton (1830-1896) from James Taylors The Victorian Empire, William Mackenzie, (London, 1899)

Fra Girolamo commanding Romola not to leave Florence, 1862-1863. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Fra Girolamo commanding Romola not to leave Florence, 1862-1863. Illustration from George Eliots Romola, published in monthly parts in The Cornhill Magazine, London, 1862-1863

Pan playing his pipes, Wood engraving, London, 1862. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Pan playing his pipes, Wood engraving, London, 1862. Illustration by Lord Leighton (1830-96) for Elizabeth Barrett Brownings poem A Musical Instrument What is he doing

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Baron Leighton: A Master of Artistic Expression Frederic Leighton, known as Baron Leighton, was a prominent British artist who left an indelible mark on the art world during the late 19th century. His works encompassed various themes and styles, showcasing his exceptional talent and versatility. One of his notable pieces is "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" (c1880-1882), created by A Gilbert. This sculpture captures the intense struggle between man and beast, symbolizing the eternal battle against adversity. In "A Condottiere" (1871-72), Leighton showcases his mastery in capturing human emotion through portraiture. The painting depicts a military leader adorned in armor, exuding strength and determination. "Lachrymae" (1894-95) evokes deep introspection as it portrays a woman lost in thought amidst delicate drapery. It reflects Leighton's ability to convey complex emotions through subtle gestures and exquisite attention to detail. "The Last Watch of Hero" (1887) is another masterpiece that demonstrates Leighton's fascination with Greek mythology. This poignant scene depicts Hero anxiously awaiting her lover's return from sea, showcasing the artist's skillful use of light and shadow to create dramatic tension. Lord Leighton himself became the subject of several portraits throughout his career. In "Lord Leighton" (c1890), captured by W&D Downey, we see him portrayed as an esteemed figure embodying dignity and refinement. "The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. " (1878-1896) by Moritz Klinkicht immortalizes Baron Leighton after his passing. This portrait pays tribute to his legacy as one of Britain's most celebrated artists. Leighton also made significant contributions to art publications like "The Magazine of Art, " where he was featured in lithographic form in 1878. This further solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the art world.