George Barret

George Barret (Irish, 1730–1784) has 26 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

George Barret Sr. was an Irish landscape artist known for his oil paintings and watercolours. He left Ireland in 1762 to establish himself as an artist in London and quickly gained recognition to become a leading artist of the period. He exhibited at the Society of Artists of Great Britain and was able to gain patronage from many leading art collectors. Barrett with other leading members left the Society in 1768 to found the Royal Academy, where he continued to exhibit until 1782.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of George Barret's work on the site falls under Landscape (21), Drawings (5).

By movement, it's catalogued as Rococo (21), Neoclassicism (5).

Culture: Irish (26).

By orientation: 21 landscape, 5 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1755 to 1777.

Other Irish artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Hugh Douglas Hamilton — 21 artworks
• Adam Buck — 13 artworks
• Martin Archer Shee — 13 artworks
• John James Barralet — 8 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 26 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

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 George Barret artworks does Archive Lane have?

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

What nationality was George Barret?

George Barret is catalogued as Irish (born 1730, died 1784).

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?

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