Richard Wilson

85 works by Richard Wilson (British, 1713–1782) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Richard Wilson was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape for its own sake and was described in the Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales as the "most distinguished painter Wales has ever produced and the first to appreciate the aesthetic possibilities of his country". In December 1768 Wilson became one of the founder-members of the Royal Academy.

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

At a glance

Most of Richard Wilson's work on the site falls under Landscape (35), Drawings (26), Figurative (10).

By movement, it's catalogued as Rococo (79), Neoclassicism (6).

Culture: Italian (85).

By orientation: 72 landscape, 13 portrait.

Other British artists of the period

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

• Francis Wheatley — 95 artworks
• Thomas Hudson — 79 artworks
• John Downman — 78 artworks
• Pietro Fabris — 54 artworks
• Sir James Thornhill — 51 artworks
• John Russell — 36 artworks
• Alexander Runciman — 22 artworks
• John Inigo Richards — 18 artworks

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 Richard Wilson artworks does Archive Lane have?

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

What nationality was Richard Wilson?

Richard Wilson is catalogued as British (born 1713, died 1782).

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.