J Greig Pirie Collection

Shoeing, 1844, (1938). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
Shoeing, 1844. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. Artist: JMW Turner
The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. The 98-gun ship Temeraire became known as the Fighting Temeraire after its role in Nelsons victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Between Two Fires, c1892, (1938). Artist: Francis Davis Millet
Between Two Fires, c1892. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, 1885-86, (1938). Artist: John Singer Sargent
Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, 1885-86. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Last of England, 1855. Artist: Ford Madox Brown
The Last of England, 1855. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938]

The Vigil, c1884, (1938). Artist: John Pettie
The Vigil, c1884. The Vigil of Arms was one of the religious exercises, which in the Middle Ages preceded the conferment of knighthood

Poplars in the Thames Valley, c19th century, (1938). Artist: Alfred William Parsons
Poplars in the Thames Valley. Painting held in the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Off Valparaiso, 1899, (1938). Artist: J Greig Pirie
Off Valparaiso, 1899. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Two Strings To Her Bow, 1887, (1938). Artist: John Pettie
Two Strings To Her Bow, 1887. Painting housed in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624. Painting held at the Wallace Collection, London. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

The Death of Nelson, 1859-64, (1938). Artist: Daniel Maclise
The Death of Nelson, 1859-64. The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1804) at the Battle of Trafalgar. From the collection of the National Museums, Liverpool

Monna Pomona, 1864. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Monna Pomona, 1864. Painting held at the Tate, London. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie. [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Artist: Hans Memling
Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Painting held at the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd

The Last Supper, 1494-1498. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Last Supper, 1494-1498. The mural painting was for the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan and was commissioned as part of a scheme of renovations to the church

Charles I at the Hunt, c1635. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Charles I at the Hunt, c1635. Also known under its French title, Le Roi a la chasse. Original painting found in the Louvre, Paris. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G

Las Meninas, or The Family of Felipe IV, c1656. Artist: Diego Velasquez
Las Meninas, or The Family of Felipe IV, c1656. A portrait of the Infanta Margarita, daughter of Felipe IV (1605-1665), surrounded by her servants or family in a hall of Madrid?s Alcazar Palace

A Girl With Kitten, c1743. Artist: Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
A Girl With A Kitten, c1743. Painting held at The National Gallery. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, about 1670-1672. Artist: Jan Vermeer
A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c1670. Original work found in The National Gallery Collection. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

Harmony, 1877, (1938). Artist: Frank Dicksee
Harmony, 1877. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

A Summer Night, 1890, (1938). Artist: Albert Joseph Moore
A Summer Night, 1890. Painting housed at National Museums Liverpool. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

A Cornfield, 1815, (1938). Artist: Peter de Wint
A Cornfield, 1815. Picture housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Country Track leading to Harlech Castle, 19th century, (1938). Artist: David Cox the elder
Country Track leading to Harlech Castle. Painting housed at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Skirts of the Forest, 1855, (1938). Artist: David Cox the elder
The Skirts of the Forest, 1855. Painting housed at The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

La Loge (The Theatre Box), 1874, (1938). Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
La Loge (The Theatre Box), 1874. Painting housed in the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

One of the Family, 1880, (1938). Artist: Frederick George Cotman
One of the Family, 1880. Painting housed at National Museums Liverpool. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Bar at the Folies-Bergere, 1882, (1938). Artist: Edouard Manet
The Bar at the Folies-Bergere, 1882. Painting housed in the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Madame Vigee Lebrun and her daughter, Jeanne Lucie Louise, 1789, (1938). Artist: Elisabeth Louise Vigee-LeBrun
Madame Vigee Lebrun and her daughter, Jeanne Lucie Louise, 1789. Painting housed in the Louvre, Paris. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Milkmaid, 18th century, (1938). Artist: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
The Milkmaid. Painting housed in the Louvre, Paris. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Young Lady with a Muff, c1750, (1938). Artist: Francois Boucher
Young Lady with a Muff, c1750. Painting housed in the Louvre, Paris. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Fetes Venitiennes, c1718, (1938). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Fetes Venitiennes, c1718. Painting housed in the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Avenue at Middelharnis, 1689, (1938). Artist: Meindert Hobbema
The Avenue at Middelharnis, 1689. Painting housed in The National Gallery, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Woman Writing a Letter, c1655, (1938). Artist: Gerard Terborch II
Woman Writing a Letter, c1655. Painting housed in the Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, Hague. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Sampling Officials, 1662, (1938)
The Sampling Officials, 1662. Also known as Syndics of the Drapers Guild. Painting held at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G

Portrait of Cornelius Van der Geest, c1620, (1938). Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Cornelius Van der Geest, c1620. Cornelis van der Geest (1555-1638) was a successful Antwerp spice merchant, and patron of the arts. Painting held in The National Gallery, London

The Adoration of the Kings, c1510, (1938). Artist: Jan Gossaert
The Adoration of the Kings, c1510. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Madonna of Chancellor Rolin, c1435, (1938). Artist: Jan van Eyck
Madonna of Chancellor Rolin, c1435. Painting held in The Louvre, Paris. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

The Madonna and Child with St John and Angels, c1497, (1938) Artist: J Greig Pirie
The Madonna and Child with St John and Angels, c1497. This painting is also known as the The Manchester Madonna. Painting held in The National Gallery, London

The Visitation, 1503, (1938). Artist: Mariotto di Bigio di Bindo Albertinelli
The Visitation, 1503. Painting held in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

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J Greig Pirie: A Master of Capturing Life's Essence From the iconic ship battles in "The Fighting Temeraire" to the tender moment of a horse being shoed in "Shoeing, " J Greig Pirie had an unparalleled ability to bring life to his subjects. His works, like "Between Two Fires" and "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, " showcased his mastery of capturing emotion and atmosphere. Pirie's artistry was not limited to a single genre or style; he effortlessly transitioned from historical scenes like "The Last of England" to intimate portraits such as "The Vigil. " With each stroke of his brush, he transported viewers into different worlds and eras. In pieces like "Two Strings To Her Bow, " Pirie demonstrated his keen eye for detail and storytelling. The characters seemed alive on canvas, their expressions revealing their hopes and desires. Even landscapes came alive under Pirie's skilled hand - just look at the majestic beauty captured in "Poplars in the Thames Valley. " One cannot discuss J Greig Pirie without mentioning his maritime masterpiece, "Off Valparaiso. " The crashing waves and billowing sails transport us onto that ship as we feel the exhilaration and danger faced by those sailors. While many artists have left their mark on history with their masterpieces, few can match the range and depth displayed by J Greig Pirie. From Frans Hals' enigmatic smile in "The Laughing Cavalier" to Daniel Maclise's epic depiction of Nelson's demise in "The Death of Nelson, " each artist has made an indelible impact. Among them stands J Greig Pirie - a true maestro who captured life's essence with every brushstroke.