Francis Wheatley

35 works by Francis Wheatley (British, 1747–1801) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

The British painter Francis Wheatley, son of a tailor, received formal training in painting, including at the Royal Academy of Arts. He received his first awards at an early age and developed throughout his life into one of Britain's most famous portrait and landscape painters. His exciting private life temporarily puts his artistic work in the background. His ambitious career was thrown off course when he ran away with the wife of a contemporary artist. He flees with her from the urban environment of London to rural Ireland. The social conventions of the time sharply condemn such behaviour.

At a glance

Most of Francis Wheatley's work on the site falls under Figurative (32), Illustration (30), Landscape (12).

By movement, it's catalogued as Neoclassicism (82).

Culture: English (84).

By orientation: 35 landscape, 48 portrait, 1 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1776 to 1803.

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

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 Wheatley artworks does Archive Lane have?

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

What nationality was Francis Wheatley?

Francis Wheatley is catalogued as British (born 1747, died 1801).

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.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.