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James Clarke Hook Collection

James Clarke Hook was a renowned artist known for his captivating paintings and engravings

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: A Devonshire Stream, 1864, (1935). Artist: James Clarke Hook

A Devonshire Stream, 1864, (1935). Artist: James Clarke Hook
A Devonshire Stream, 1864, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: James Clarke Hook, R.A. after J.E.Millais, R.A. c1880-83. Creator: Otto Theodor Leyde

James Clarke Hook, R.A. after J.E.Millais, R.A. c1880-83. Creator: Otto Theodor Leyde
James Clarke Hook, R.A. after J.E.Millais, R.A. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: 'Time of the Persecution of the Christian Reformers in Paris, in 1559'... 1854

"Time of the Persecution of the Christian Reformers in Paris, in 1559"... 1854. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
"Time of the Persecution of the Christian Reformers in Paris, in 1559" - painted by J.C. Hook, A.R.A. - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1854

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: 'Francesco Novello di Carrara and the Lady Taddea...', 1850. Creator: Unknown

"Francesco Novello di Carrara and the Lady Taddea...", 1850. Creator: Unknown
No. 376. - "Francesco Novello di Carrara and the Lady Taddea escape from the Emissaries of Galeazzo Visconti" - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850. Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: 'The Departure of the Chevalier Bayard from Brescia' - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850. Creator: Unknown

"The Departure of the Chevalier Bayard from Brescia" - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850. Creator: Unknown
British Institution Exhibition - No. 317. - "The Departure of the Chevalier Bayard from Brescia" - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Olivia and Viola (oil on panel)

Olivia and Viola (oil on panel)
1767280 Olivia and Viola (oil on panel) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 60.4x74.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Olivia and Viola. James Clarke Hook (1819-1907). Oil on panel

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: J C Hook, ARA (engraving)

J C Hook, ARA (engraving)
2771533 J C Hook, ARA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J C Hook, ARA. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: James Clarke Hook, Esquire, RA (engraving)

James Clarke Hook, Esquire, RA (engraving)
1098639 James Clarke Hook, Esquire, RA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Clarke Hook, Esquire, RA)

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Breakfasts For The Porth, 1907. Creator: James Clarke Hook

Breakfasts For The Porth, 1907. Creator: James Clarke Hook
Breakfasts For The Porth, 1907

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Painting prize - 'Finding the Body of Harold'- by Mr. J. C. Hook, 1845

Painting prize - "Finding the Body of Harold"- by Mr. J. C. Hook, 1845
Painting prize - " Finding the Body of Harold" - by Mr. J.C. Hook, 1845. Painting by James Clarke Hook, a student at the Royal Academy of Arts in London

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: James Clarke Hook, RA, 1884. 1884. Creator: Otto Theodor Leyde

James Clarke Hook, RA, 1884. 1884. Creator: Otto Theodor Leyde
James Clarke Hook, RA, 1884

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Caught by the Tide, c1869, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

Caught by the Tide, c1869, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Caught by the Tide, c1869, (c1902). After a painting in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. Three children stranded on a rock by the rising water

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Fish from the Dogger Bank, Scheveningen, Holland, 1870, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

Fish from the Dogger Bank, Scheveningen, Holland, 1870, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Fish from the Dogger Bank, Scheveningen, Holland, 1870, (c1902). After a painting in the Birmingham Museums Trust collection. Fisherfolk on the beach as the catch is landed

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: The Bonxie, Shetland, 1873, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

The Bonxie, Shetland, 1873, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Bonxie, Shetland, 1873, (c1902). After a painting in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. Children hunting birds eggs on the cliffs in northern Scotland

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Deep Sea Fishing, 1864. Artist: James Clarke Hook

Deep Sea Fishing, 1864. Artist: James Clarke Hook
Deep Sea Fishing, 1864. Cornish fishermen fishing from a St Ives boat

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Word from the missing, 1877. Artist

Word from the missing, 1877. Artist
Word from the missing, 1877. A woman collecting driftwood accompanied by two children. A model ship lies abandoned by the boys feet

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Sea Urchins, 1872. Artist: James Clarke Hook

Sea Urchins, 1872. Artist: James Clarke Hook
Sea Urchins, 1872. Two boys by the sea

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Caught by the Tide, 1869. Artist: James Clarke Hook

Caught by the Tide, 1869. Artist: James Clarke Hook
Caught by the Tide, 1869. Three children stranded on a rock hail a boat on the horizon

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: [James Clarke Hook], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins

[James Clarke Hook], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
James Clarke Hook, 1860s

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Hearts of Oak

Hearts of Oak
Artist: Hook, James Clarke - Title: Hearts of Oak - Date: 1875 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 95.3 x 143.5

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Egg Gatherers, c1873, (1911). Artist: James Clarke Hook

Egg Gatherers, c1873, (1911). Artist: James Clarke Hook
Egg Gatherers, c1873, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: The Studio, East, c1880-1882

The Studio, East, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: The Hall at Silverbeck, c1880-1882

The Hall at Silverbeck, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: The Nearest Way to School, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde

The Nearest Way to School, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde
The Nearest Way to School, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Caller Herrin, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde

Caller Herrin, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde
Caller Herrin, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: James Clarke Hook, British artist, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde

James Clarke Hook, British artist, c1880-1882. Artist: Otto Theodor Leyde
James Clarke Hook, British artist, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: The Garden near Rome, 1848 (c1880-1882). Artist: James Clarke Hook

The Garden near Rome, 1848 (c1880-1882). Artist: James Clarke Hook
The Garden near Rome, 1848 (c1880-1882). Facsimile from the artists sketch book. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: Home with the Tide, 1880, (1912). Artist: James Clarke Hook

Home with the Tide, 1880, (1912). Artist: James Clarke Hook
Home with the Tide, 1880, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageJames Clarke Hook Collection: James Clarke Hook, Royal Academician, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

James Clarke Hook, Royal Academician, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
James Clarke Hook, Royal Academician, 1880. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1839. His early paintings were depictions of historical and heroic events, and events from romantic literature



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James Clarke Hook was a renowned artist known for his captivating paintings and engravings. Born in 1819, he left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful creations. One of his notable works is "A Devonshire Stream, " painted in 1864, which showcases the serene beauty of nature. In "Olivia and Viola, " Hook's oil painting on panel, he skillfully captures the essence of human emotions. His talent extended beyond painting as seen in the engravings titled "J C Hook, ARA" and "James Clarke Hook, Esquire, RA. " These engravings highlight his prestigious status as a member of the Royal Academy. Another noteworthy piece by him is "Breakfasts For The Porth" from 1907, where he expertly portrays daily life activities. Hook's early success can be traced back to winning a painting prize for his work called "Finding the Body of Harold" in 1845. This recognition propelled him towards greatness. Throughout his career, he continued to excel and gain recognition such as being elected as a Royal Academician (RA) in 1884. Some of Hook's works depict maritime scenes like "Caught by the Tide, " showcasing unknown creators' talents capturing dramatic moments at sea. Additionally, pieces like "Fish from the Dogger Bank" and "The Bonxie, Shetland" portray fishing traditions from different regions with an air of mystery surrounding their creators. One cannot overlook James Clarke Hook's masterpiece titled "Deep Sea Fishing. " Painted in 1864, it exemplifies his ability to bring life to canvas through vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail. Lastly, we have an intriguing artwork named "Word from the missing, " created by an anonymous artist but still attributed to James Clarke Hook himself.