Henry Nelson Oneil Collection

The Trial of Queen Catherine, 19th century, (c1920). Artist: Henry Nelson O Neil
The Trial of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), 19th century (c1920). From Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson. (London, c1920s)

The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas)
991263 The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 132x186 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting Cheer. Henry Nelson O Neil (1817-80). Oil on canvas

Woodland Lovers, (oil on canvas)
659905 Woodland Lovers, (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 126.5x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodland Lovers. Henry Nelson O Neil (1817-1880). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Henry Pelham-Clinton, K. G. 4th Duke of Newcastle, Holding a Document
658314 Portrait of Henry Pelham-Clinton, K.G. 4th Duke of Newcastle, Holding a Document, in His Study, 1850 (oil on canvas) by O Neil

The Trial of Queen Catherine of Aragon, 1848. Creator: Henry Nelson O Neil
The Trial of Queen Catherine of Aragon, 1848

Henry O Neil, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Henry O Neil, 1860s

Scene from Hamlet - King, Ophelia, and Laertes, 1852. Creator: Unknown
Scene from " Hamlet" - King, Ophelia, and Laertes, 1852. Scene from " Hamlet" (act IV, scene V), by William Shakespeare

The Last Moments of Raphael, 1866, (1917). Artist: Henry Nelson O Neil
The Last Moments of Raphael, 1866, (1917). Painting held at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Britstol. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Anne Boleyn (1507-1536), the second wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. Artist: B Eyles
Anne Boleyn (1507-1536), the second wife of King Henry VIII, 1851. From Biographical Sketches of the Queens of Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of Victoria

Eastwood Ho! Engraving by William Luson Thomas after the 1857 painting by Henry Nelson O Neil. The picture shows soldiers on a British troopship saying farewell to family

Drawings Prints, Print, Eastward, Ho!, August, 1857, Engraver, Artist, William Luson Thomas
Drawings and Prints, Print, Eastward Ho! August 1857, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, William Luson Thomas, Henry Nelson O Neil, British, London 1830-1900 Chertsey, Surrey

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Henry Nelson O'Neil was a renowned 19th-century artist known for his captivating paintings that depicted historical events and emotional scenes. One of his notable works is "The Trial of Queen Catherine, " created around 1920, which portrays the intense courtroom drama surrounding Queen Catherine's fate. Another masterpiece by O'Neil is "The Parting Cheer, " an oil on canvas artwork that captures the bittersweet moment when loved ones bid farewell before soldiers embark on a journey to fight in the Indian Mutiny or Indian First War of Independence. In "Woodland Lovers, " he skillfully brings nature to life with vibrant colors and intricate details. O'Neil also showcased his talent in portraiture, as seen in his painting titled "Portrait of Henry Pelham-Clinton, K. G. , 4th Duke of Newcastle, Holding a Document. " This piece perfectly captures the nobleman's regal presence and importance through meticulous brushwork. Additionally, O'Neil delved into theatrical scenes like "Scene from Hamlet - King, Ophelia, and Laertes" where he beautifully captured the emotions and dynamics between characters. In one of his most poignant works called "The Last Moments of Raphael, " created in 1866 but reproduced in 1917, O'Neil pays tribute to the great Renaissance painter during his final moments. He masterfully conveys both sorrow and admiration through delicate brushstrokes. Collaborating with other artists such as William Luson Thomas for engravings like "Eastwood Ho. , " based on O'Neil's painting from 1857 depicting soldiers bidding farewell before departing for India adds another dimension to his artistic versatility. Throughout history, Henry Nelson O'Neil left an indelible mark with artworks like Anne Boleyn (1507-1536), capturing her beauty and significance as King Henry VIII's second wife. His contributions were highly regarded alongside contemporaries like William Powell Frith, and his works continue to be admired and studied today.