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John Atkinson Grimshaw Collection

John Atkinson Grimshaw was a renowned British artist known for his stunning moonlit landscapes and cityscapes

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: By the Light of the Moon, 1882. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw

By the Light of the Moon, 1882. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw
By the Light of the Moon, 1882. From a private collection

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Blackman Street, London, 1885. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw

Blackman Street, London, 1885. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw
Blackman Street, London, 1885. From a private collection

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Lady in a Garden by Moonlight, 1892 (oil on board)

Lady in a Garden by Moonlight, 1892 (oil on board)
1766747 Lady in a Garden by Moonlight, 1892 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady in a Garden by Moonlight. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Going to Church, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Going to Church, 1880 (oil on canvas)
1766677 Going to Church, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to Church. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: The Wharfe Valley, with Barden Tower Beyond, 1870s (oil on paper)

The Wharfe Valley, with Barden Tower Beyond, 1870s (oil on paper)
1199603 The Wharfe Valley, with Barden Tower Beyond, 1870s (oil on paper) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 38x50.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Glasgow Docks, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Glasgow Docks, 1892 (oil on canvas)
3431720 Glasgow Docks, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 31.2x46.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: The Autumns Golden Glory, (oil on canvas)

The Autumns Golden Glory, (oil on canvas)
658400 The Autumns Golden Glory, (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 28.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autumns Golden Glory. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Liverpool Docks, (oil on canvas)

Liverpool Docks, (oil on canvas)
828458 Liverpool Docks, (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Liverpool Docks. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893). Oil on canvas

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Stapleton Park, Pontefract, 1877 (oil on canvas)

Stapleton Park, Pontefract, 1877 (oil on canvas)
659859 Stapleton Park, Pontefract, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 82.6x122.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stapleton Park, Pontefract)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: In the Golden Olden Time (oil on canvas)

In the Golden Olden Time (oil on canvas)
1772155 In the Golden Olden Time (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 68.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Golden Olden Time. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Under the Moonbeams, 1887 (oil on board)

Under the Moonbeams, 1887 (oil on board)
1772131 Under the Moonbeams, 1887 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 46x35.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Moonbeams. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park, Leeds, 1876-7 (oil on board)

Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park, Leeds, 1876-7 (oil on board)
1772130 Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park, Leeds, 1876-7 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 21x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park, Leeds)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Night Toil, Billingsgate Wharf, (oil on canvas)

Night Toil, Billingsgate Wharf, (oil on canvas)
828416 Night Toil, Billingsgate Wharf, (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 55.6x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Toil, Billingsgate Wharf)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: The Pool and London Bridge at Night, 1884 (oil on canvas)

The Pool and London Bridge at Night, 1884 (oil on canvas)
658333 The Pool and London Bridge at Night, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 55.9x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pool and London Bridge at Night)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Whitby, (oil on canvas)

Whitby, (oil on canvas)
659898 Whitby, (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 40.4x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitby. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893). Oil on canvas

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Lovers in a Wood by Moonlight, 1873 (oil on card)

Lovers in a Wood by Moonlight, 1873 (oil on card)
1772175 Lovers in a Wood by Moonlight, 1873 (oil on card) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 36x23.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers in a Wood by Moonlight)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Blue Belle, 1877 (oil on board)

Blue Belle, 1877 (oil on board)
1772132 Blue Belle, 1877 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 46.3x30.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Belle. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893). Oil on board

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: A Moonlit Harbour, 1883 (oil on canvas)

A Moonlit Harbour, 1883 (oil on canvas)
989785 A Moonlit Harbour, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 50.8x75.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moonlit Harbour. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: My Wee White Rose, 1882 (oil on canvas)

My Wee White Rose, 1882 (oil on canvas)
659899 My Wee White Rose, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 76.2x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: My Wee White Rose. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: The Harbour Lights, Whitby, (oil on canvas)

The Harbour Lights, Whitby, (oil on canvas)
659161 The Harbour Lights, Whitby, (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 60x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour Lights, Whitby. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: The Waning Glory of the Year, 1882 (oil on canvas)

The Waning Glory of the Year, 1882 (oil on canvas)
5983967 The Waning Glory of the Year, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: London Bridge - Half Tide, 1884 (oil on canvas)

London Bridge - Half Tide, 1884 (oil on canvas)
989579 London Bridge - Half Tide, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 56x91 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: London Bridge - Half Tide. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Newlay Wood, 1861 (oil on board)

Newlay Wood, 1861 (oil on board)
828457 Newlay Wood, 1861 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 27x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Newlay Wood. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893). Oil on Board

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, 1878 (oil on board)

A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, 1878 (oil on board)
828397 A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, 1878 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 55.8x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moonlit Stroll, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight)

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: The Thames by moonlight with Southwark Bridge, 1884. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw

The Thames by moonlight with Southwark Bridge, 1884. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw
The Thames by moonlight with Southwark Bridge, 1884

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Iris, c1860-1893. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw

Iris, c1860-1893. Artist: John Atkinson Grimshaw
Iris, c1860-1893

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Evening Glow Signed on back: P. L. R. John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1836-1893

Evening Glow Signed on back: P. L. R. John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1836-1893
Evening Glow Signed on back: " P.L.R.", John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1836-1893, British

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: Harbor Scene, John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1836-1893, British

Harbor Scene, John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1836-1893, British

Background imageJohn Atkinson Grimshaw Collection: The Lady of Shalott Signed and dated in ocher paint, lower right: Atkinson

The Lady of Shalott Signed and dated in ocher paint, lower right: Atkinson
The Lady of Shalott Signed and dated in ocher paint, lower right: " Atkinson Grimshaw | 158 [...] 2x", John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1836-1893, British


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John Atkinson Grimshaw was a renowned British artist known for his stunning moonlit landscapes and cityscapes. His works, such as "By the Light of the Moon" (1882) and "Blackman Street, London" (1885), captured the ethereal beauty of nighttime scenes with remarkable detail. In "Lady in a Garden by Moonlight" (1892), Grimshaw's mastery of oil on board technique is evident as he portrays a mysterious figure amidst an enchanting garden. Grimshaw's art also delved into religious themes, as seen in "Going to Church" (1880). The painting depicts a congregation making their way to worship under the soft glow of sunlight filtering through trees. Another notable work is "The Wharfe Valley, with Barden Tower Beyond" from the 1870s, where Grimshaw skillfully captures the tranquility and grandeur of nature on paper. His talent extended beyond landscapes; he also painted bustling urban scenes like "Glasgow Docks" (1892) and "Liverpool Docks. " These vibrant compositions showcase his ability to capture both movement and stillness simultaneously. Additionally, his piece titled "Stapleton Park, Pontefract" (1877) presents a picturesque view of an idyllic countryside estate. In some paintings like "In the Golden Olden Time, " Grimshaw transported viewers back in time through nostalgic imagery that evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia. Meanwhile, works like "Under the Moonbeams" (1887) demonstrate his expertise in creating atmospheric effects using oil on board. One cannot overlook Waterloo Lake at Roundhay Park in Leeds depicted by Grimshaw between 1876-7. This captivating artwork showcases not only his technical prowess but also highlights his ability to convey serenity through natural scenery. Throughout his career, John Atkinson Grimshaw left an indelible mark on art history with his ability to capture the beauty of both urban and natural landscapes.