James Aitken

Shop 1 artworks by James Aitken (British, 1752–1777) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

James Aitken, also known as John the Painter, was a Scottish mercenary who committed acts of sabotage in Royal Navy dockyards in 1776 and 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. He was captured and executed in March 1777.

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

At a glance

Most of James Aitken's work on the site falls under Landscape (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Expressionism (1).

By orientation: 1 portrait.

Other British artists of the period

If you like this artist, these contemporaries are catalogued too:

• George Cruikshank — 381 artworks
• James Gillray — 378 artworks
• Thomas Girtin — 152 artworks
• John Buckler — 122 artworks
• Cornelius Varley — 106 artworks
• Francis Wheatley — 95 artworks
• William Alexander — 88 artworks
• John Downman — 78 artworks

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

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