Francis Barlow

Shop 5 artworks by Francis Barlow (English, b. 1626) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Francis Barlow was born in 1626 and is known as an English painter, etcher and illustrator. He must have been very prolific, as he left behind a widely diversified body of work. Barlow was one of the first painters to create atmospheric portraits of animals, e.g. dogs, oxen, the badger, mares with their foals, scenes of a farm with chickens and turkeys. Contemporaries praised his accuracy and the masterly depictions of the various animal species. For this he certainly had to make many sketches in the open air, in the countryside and in the woods, or to deal with representations of earlier masters. He also became famous for his detailed pictures, with which he captured turbulent hunting scenes and thrilling horse races. This is why his contemporaries affectionately called him the "father of sports painting". Hunting and equestrian sports were already very popular in England at that time and were part of social life, especially for the nobility.

At a glance

Most of Francis Barlow's work on the site falls under Plants & Animals (5), Drawings (3), Prints (2).

By movement, it's catalogued as Renaissance (5), Baroque (2).

Culture: English (7).

By orientation: 7 landscape, 3 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1652 to 1765.

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Francis Barlow artworks does Archive Lane have?

5 public-domain artworks by Francis Barlow are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Francis Barlow?

Francis Barlow is catalogued as English (born 1626).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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