James Northcote Collection

Tobias Furneaux - painting
3892971 Tobias Furneaux - painting by Northcote, James (1746-1831); (add.info.: Tobias Furneaux TF, English navigator and captain of ship accompanying Captain Cook on his second voyage)

The Alpine Traveller, 1804. Artist: James Ward
The Alpine Traveller, 1804. After James Northcote (1746-1831). From The Connoisseur Volume XLII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1915]

Portrait of Mrs. Smith Barwell, née Unwin, c1785. Creator: James Northcote
Portrait of Mrs. Smith Barwell, nee Unwin, c1785

Sculptor Undraping Sculpture of a Nude Woman and Child, 1766/1831. Creator: James Northcote
Sculptor Undraping Sculpture of a Nude Woman and Child, 1766/1831

Leopards, 1798. Creator: Samuel William Reynolds
Leopards, 1798

Leopards, 1798. Creator: Samuel William Reynolds
Leopards, 1798

The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Scene from Shakespeares " Henry VI", (act II scene V). Richard Plantagenet enters a cell in the Tower of London to find Edmund Mortimer lying

Parliament Offering the Crown to William and Mary, 1689, (late 18th century). Historical scene in the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall

The Picture Gallery of Sir John Leicester, Bart
6339886 The Picture Gallery of Sir John Leicester, Bart by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: The Picture Gallery of Sir John Leicester, Bart)

Sir Marc Brunel portrait
Seated portrait of Sir Marc Brunel, father of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Engraved by C. Turner, based on the painting by James Northcote

Mrs. Allan Maconochie, 1789. Creator: James Northcote
Mrs. Allan Maconochie, 1789

Alexander, Lord Loughborough, 1800. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Alexander, Lord Loughborough, 1800

James Northcote Esq. R. A. in his 82nd Year, c1828. Creator: Thomas Wright
James Northcote Esq. R.A. in his 82nd Year, c1828. Portrait of British painter James Northcote (1746-1831). Northcote was a pupil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, and attended the Royal Academy schools

The Marriage of Richard Duke of York. (Brother to Edward V. ), 1478, (1821), (mid 19th century)
The Marriage of Richard Duke of York. (Brother to Edward V.), 1478, (1821), (mid 19th century). Engraving after a painting made in 1821, depicting the marriage of Richard of Shrewsbury

Pathfinders - Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, c1812, (1922). Creator: James Northcote
Pathfinders - Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, c1812, (1922). Portrait of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, British engineer and inventor (1769-1849)

Exeter Change, 1817. Artist: Henry Meyer
Exeter Change, 1817. Shows tigers in a cage, probably in crosss menagerie, which was housed in Exeter Change, Westminster, London. A boy is holding up a small child at the cage

First part of King Henry VI. Act 2 Scene 5. Mortimer;Plantagenet, & c, 1800. Artist: Andrew Gray
First part of King Henry VI. Act 2 Scene 5. Mortimer; Plantagenet, & c, 1800. James Northcote (1746-1831). From Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, 1795, by John Boydell. [J. & J. Boydell, London, 1795]

John Reeve as Harry Alias, in One, Two, Three, Four, Five, c1829. Artist: James Northcote
John Reeve as Harry Alias, in One, Two, Three, Four, Five, c1829. John Reeve (1799-1838) a English comic actor specialising in mimicry

A Young Lady Encouraging the Low Comedian, c1786-1826, (1919). Artist: William Ward
A Young Lady Encouraging the Low Comedian, 1919. James Northcote (1746-1831). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

King John swearing fealty to the Pope before Princes Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. Artist: T Sherratt
King John (1167-1216) swearing fealty to the Pope before Princes Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. John reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

William Godwin, 1756 -1836. English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. His first wife was feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft

Illustration for William Shakespeares play Richard II, Act V, Scene II. From an 18th century engraving by Robert Thew after a work by James Northcote

Illustration for William Shakespeares play Henry VI, Part 3, Act I, Scene III. From an 18th century engraving by Thomas Ryder after a work by James Northcote

Prince Arthur and Hubert (Shakespeare, King John, Act 4, Scene 1), 1823-24

Drawings Prints, print, Prince Arthur Hubert, Shakespeare, King John, Act 4, Scene 1
Drawings and Prints, print, Prince Arthur and Hubert (Shakespeare, King John, Act 4, Scene 1), Gems of Art, Subject, Artist, Engraver, After, William Shakespeare, James Northcote, Thomas Goff Lupton

Samuel William Reynolds I after James Northcote (British, 1773 - 1835), Leopards, 1798, mezzotint with etching and stipple touched with white chalk on laid paper

Sir Ralph Milbanke, Bt. in the Uniform of the Yorkshire (North Riding) Militia Signed and dated in paint, lower right: " J. Northcote [pinxit?] 178[?]", James Northcote, 1746-1831, British

Sir William Elford, Bart. William Elford Heron-Shooting in Devon, James Northcote, 1746-1831, British

Master Betty as Hamlet, before a bust of Shakespeare, James Northcote, 1746-1831, British

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James Northcote was a renowned British artist known for his diverse range of works, including historical paintings, portraits, and landscapes. Born in 1746, he began his artistic career as an apprentice to the portrait painter Joshua Reynolds. Throughout his life, Northcote produced numerous notable pieces that showcased his exceptional talent and versatility. One of Northcote's famous paintings is "The Alpine Traveller, " completed in 1804. This masterpiece depicts Tobias Furneaux exploring the majestic beauty of the Alps, capturing both the awe-inspiring landscape and the adventurous spirit of exploration. Another significant work by Northcote is "The Death of Mortimer. " Created in the mid-19th century by J Rogers based on Northcote's design, this painting portrays a dramatic scene from English history where Sir Roger Mortimer meets his tragic end. Northcote also delved into historical events with "Parliament Offering the Crown to William and Mary" (late 18th century). This artwork captures a pivotal moment in British history when William III and Mary II were offered joint sovereignty after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. In addition to historical scenes, Northcote excelled at portraiture. His skill is evident in captivating works such as "Mrs. Allan Maconochie" (1789) and "Alexander, Lord Loughborough" (1800), showcasing his ability to capture not only physical likeness but also inner character through meticulous brushwork. Northcote's interest extended beyond traditional subjects; he explored biblical narratives like "Jael and Sisera - Judges Chapter 4" (1825). This painting vividly illustrates an intense moment from ancient scripture with remarkable attention to detail. As James Northcote aged gracefully into his later years, he became a subject himself in Thomas Wright's portrait titled "James Northcote Esq. R. A. In his 82nd Year" (c1828).