Worlds Greatest Paintings Collection

Captive Andromache, c1886. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Captive Andromache, c1886. Painting housed in the City of Manchester Art Galleries, Manchester. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

The Honourable Mrs Graham, 1775-1777. Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
The Honourable Mrs Graham, 1775-1777. The Honourable Mrs Graham (1757-1792), was born the Honourable Mary Cathcart, daughter of 9th Baron Cathcart, who was Ambassador to Catherine the Great

The Music Lesson, 18th century. Artist: Jules-Alexis Muenier
The Music Lesson, 18th century. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

The Swing, c1767. Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Swing, c1767. Painting housed in the Wallace Collection, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

The Fishermans Wife, 1885 (c1940). Artist: Arthur Hacker
The Fishermans Wife, 1885. Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 1, edited by T. Leman Hare [Odhams Press Ltd, London, c1940]

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Artist: William Frederick Yeames
Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Painting housed in the Manchester Art Gallery. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Fetes Venitiennes, 1718-1719. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Fetes Venitiennes, 1718-1719. Painting housed in the National Galleries Scotland. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Monna Pomona, 1864. Painting housed at the Tate Britain, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

June in the Austrian Tyrol, c1892 Artist: John MacWhirter
June in the Austrian Tyrol, c1892. Painting housed at the Tate, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Madonna of the Harpies, 1517. Artist: Andrea del Sarto
Madonna of the Harpies, 1517. Painting housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527. Artist: Correggio
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527. St Catherine of Alexandria with the Virgin and Child, watched by St Sebastian. Painting housed in the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Lovers, 1525-1530 (c1940). Artist: Paris Bordone
The Lovers, 1525-1530. Painting held at the Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 2, edited by T. Leman Hare [Odhams Press Ltd, London, c1940]

The Star of Bethlehem, c1887-1891 (c1940). Artist: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
The Star of Bethlehem, c1887-1891. Painting held at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 1, edited by T

O Mistress Mine, where are you roaming?, 1899 (c1940). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey
O Mistress Mine, where are you roaming?, 1899. Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 1, edited by T. Leman Hare [Odhams Press Ltd, London, c1940]

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Step into a world of artistic brilliance as we explore some of the greatest paintings ever created. From the delicate strokes of Thomas Gainsborough's "The Honourable Mrs Graham" to the captivating beauty of Frederic Leighton's "Captive Andromache, " these masterpieces have stood the test of time. Journey back to the 18th century with Jules-Alexis Muenier's "The Music Lesson, " a scene that transports us to an era filled with elegance and refinement. Or immerse yourself in Jean-Honore Fragonard's playful masterpiece, "The Swing, " where love and flirtation intertwine amidst lush surroundings. Arthur Hacker's haunting portrayal in "The Fisherman's Wife" evokes emotions that transcend time, while William Frederick Yeames captures a moment frozen in history with his painting, "Prince Arthur and Hubert. " These works remind us of humanity’s complex nature and our eternal quest for connection. Transport yourself to Venice through Jean-Antoine Watteau's enchanting brushwork in "Fetes Venitiennes, " where masked revelers dance under moonlit skies. John MacWhirter takes us on a journey through breathtaking landscapes with his depiction of June in the Austrian Tyrol, showcasing nature at its most awe-inspiring. Delve into religious iconography with Andrea del Sarto’s ethereal masterpiece, “Madonna of the Harpies, ” or witness Correggio’s divine vision in “The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine. ” Paris Bordone invites us into an intimate embrace between two lovers in his enigmatic work simply titled “The Lovers. ” These paintings are not just static images; they are windows into worlds both real and imagined. They capture moments frozen forever on canvas, inviting viewers to contemplate their meaning and significance throughout history. The world’s greatest paintings continue to inspire generations, reminding us why art is such an essential part of our human experience.