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George Clausen Collection

George Clausen was a renowned British artist known for his stunning oil paintings

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior), 1909. Artist: George Clausen

Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior), 1909. Artist: George Clausen
Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior), 1909. Painting housed at Lotherton Hall, Leeds. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Ploughing, 1889 (1935). Artist: George Clausen

Ploughing, 1889 (1935). Artist: George Clausen
Ploughing, 1889 (1935). After the painting by Sir George Clausen, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 19. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: The Girl at the Gate, 1889, (c1930). Creator: George Clausen

The Girl at the Gate, 1889, (c1930). Creator: George Clausen
The Girl at the Gate, 1889, (c1930). Rural scene, painted in the village of Cookham Dean in Berkshire. The model was Mary Baldwin who worked as a nanny for the artists family

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: High Mass at a Fishing Village on the Zuyder Zee, Holland

High Mass at a Fishing Village on the Zuyder Zee, Holland
Artist: Clausen, George - Title: High Mass at a Fishing Village on the Zuyder Zee, Holland - Date: 1876 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 47 x 83.8

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Queen Mary's Dolls House: Facsimiles of Water-Colours made for the Library (coloured photo)

Queen Mary's Dolls House: Facsimiles of Water-Colours made for the Library (coloured photo)
8674116 Queen Mary's Dolls House: Facsimiles of Water-Colours made for the Library (coloured photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: In the Fields of June, 1914 (oil on canvas)

In the Fields of June, 1914 (oil on canvas)
NGW184214 In the Fields of June, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 183x213.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: The Mowers, c1891, (c1915). Artist: George Clausen

The Mowers, c1891, (c1915). Artist: George Clausen
The Mowers, c1891, (c1915). The painting is held by the Usher Gallery, Lincoln. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Kitty, 1902, (c1932). Artist: George Clausen

Kitty, 1902, (c1932). Artist: George Clausen
Kitty, 1902, (c1932). From Modern Art by Charles Marriott & Tis & Tis. [Colour Ltd. London, 1909]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: La Pensee, 1880 (oil on canvas)

La Pensee, 1880 (oil on canvas)
3550967 La Pensee, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 124.5x73.7 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a young lady, full length, seated in a pensive attitude)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: A Girl's Head, 1886 (oil on canvas)

A Girl's Head, 1886 (oil on canvas)
MAN62994 A Girl's Head, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 56.7x44.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Winter Morning, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Winter Morning, 1906 (oil on canvas)
MAN62993 Winter Morning, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 64.3x76.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by George Clausen); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: The Old Reaper, 1909 (oil on canvas)

The Old Reaper, 1909 (oil on canvas)
MAN62995 The Old Reaper, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 76.7x63.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by George Clausen); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: The Window (oil on canvas)

The Window (oil on canvas)
AFR97105 The Window (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); South African National Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa; (add.info.: by George Clausen)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Henry Festing Jones, 1923 (oil on canvas)

Henry Festing Jones, 1923 (oil on canvas)
5938124 Henry Festing Jones, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 46.4x38.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: A Shady Corner, (oil on canvas)

A Shady Corner, (oil on canvas)
1199499 A Shady Corner, (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 62.2x51.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Gathering Firewood, 1881 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Gathering Firewood, 1881 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199498 Gathering Firewood, 1881 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 42.5x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: A Shady Spot, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)

A Shady Spot, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
826723 A Shady Spot, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shady Spot. Sir George Clausen (1852-1944). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1920

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Evening Song, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Evening Song, 1893 (oil on canvas)
989740 Evening Song, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 91x121 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young blonde girl resting in a hayfield.); Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: A Toiler Still; An Old Woman, North Lincolnshire, 1887 (oil on canvas)

A Toiler Still; An Old Woman, North Lincolnshire, 1887 (oil on canvas)
826908 A Toiler Still; An Old Woman, North Lincolnshire, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 76.3x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Toiler Still; An Old Woman)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Planting a Tree (oil on canvas)

Planting a Tree (oil on canvas)
1772154 Planting a Tree (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 35.6x29.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Planting a Tree. Sir George Clausen (1852-1944). Oil on canvas

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Summer in the Fields, (oil on canvas)

Summer in the Fields, (oil on canvas)
989741 Summer in the Fields, (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 108x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer in the Fields. Sir George Clausen (1852-1944). Oil on canvas

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: George Clausen, ARA (engraving)

George Clausen, ARA (engraving)
1039271 George Clausen, ARA (engraving) by Wirgman, Theodore Blake (1848-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Clausen, ARA, Newly Elected Associate of the Royal Academy)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: A Corner of the Garden, (oil on canvas)

A Corner of the Garden, (oil on canvas)
1199627 A Corner of the Garden, (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Harvest Time, (oil on cavas)

Harvest Time, (oil on cavas)
1199626 Harvest Time, (oil on cavas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 39.4x56.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Harvest, Tying the Sheaves, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Harvest, Tying the Sheaves, 1902 (oil on canvas)
991398 Harvest, Tying the Sheaves, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 89x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvest, Tying the Sheaves. Sir George Clausen (1852-1944)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Little Rose, 1889 (pastel over pencil on paper)

Little Rose, 1889 (pastel over pencil on paper)
987561 Little Rose, 1889 (pastel over pencil on paper) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 54x35.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Rose. Sir George Clausen (1852-1944)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: A Moments Rest, 1882 (oil on canvas)

A Moments Rest, 1882 (oil on canvas)
1772164 A Moments Rest, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 45.7x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moments Rest. George Clausen (1852-1944). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1882

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: A Sheepfold, Early Morning, 1890 (oil on canvas)

A Sheepfold, Early Morning, 1890 (oil on canvas)
826909 A Sheepfold, Early Morning, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 31x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sheepfold, Early Morning. Sir George Clausen (1852-1944)

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Building the Rick, 1907. Creator: George Clausen

Building the Rick, 1907. Creator: George Clausen
Building the Rick, 1907

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Portrait of Albert Toft (1862-1949), 1913. Creator: George Clausen

Portrait of Albert Toft (1862-1949), 1913. Creator: George Clausen
Portrait of Albert Toft (1862-1949), 1913. Albert Toft was a sculptor from Handsworth, Birmingham. One of his works was the Hall of Memory in Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: The Watcher, 1927-18. Creator: George Clausen

The Watcher, 1927-18. Creator: George Clausen
The Watcher, 1927-18

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: High Mass at a Fishing Village on the Zuyder Zee, Holland, 1876, (c1930). Creator

High Mass at a Fishing Village on the Zuyder Zee, Holland, 1876, (c1930). Creator
High Mass at a Fishing Village on the Zuyder Zee, Holland, 1876, (c1930). Women and children in traditional Dutch costume, kneeling on the cobbles outside a church

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Kitty, c1915. Artist: George Clausen

Kitty, c1915. Artist: George Clausen
Kitty, c1915. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Woodmans Cottage, c20th century (1931). Artist: George Clausen

Woodmans Cottage, c20th century (1931). Artist: George Clausen
Woodmans Cottage, c20th century (1931). From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Tying the Sheaves, 1902, (1923). Artist: George Clausen

Tying the Sheaves, 1902, (1923). Artist: George Clausen
Harvest, Tying the Sheaves, 1902. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Hoeing, c1872-1911, (1911). Artist: George Clausen

Hoeing, c1872-1911, (1911). Artist: George Clausen
Hoeing. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, Lodon & Edinburgh, 1911.]

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Farmers Boy, 1889

Farmers Boy, 1889. A print from Figaro Exposition, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co, Limited, 4 Stationers Hall Court, London, 1889

Background imageGeorge Clausen Collection: Labourers after dinner, 1895. Artist: JM Johnstone

Labourers after dinner, 1895. Artist: JM Johnstone
Labourers after Dinner, 1895. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895



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George Clausen was a renowned British artist known for his stunning oil paintings. His works captured the beauty of everyday life, depicting scenes that ranged from intimate moments to grand landscapes. In "Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior), 1909, " Clausen transports us into a cozy room illuminated by the soft glow of a lamp. The painting exudes warmth and tranquility, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the world of literature. "The Girl at the Gate, 1889" showcases Clausen's ability to capture emotion through portraiture. The young girl stands at a gate, her face filled with contemplation and curiosity, and is as if she holds secrets within her gaze, leaving us intrigued and captivated. Clausen's talent extends beyond capturing human subjects; he also masterfully portrays nature and rural life. In "Ploughing, 1889, " we witness farmers working tirelessly on their land under an expansive sky. The painting evokes a sense of hard work and determination while highlighting the beauty found in agricultural labor. One of Clausen's notable works takes us far from Britain's shores to Holland with "High Mass at a Fishing Village on the Zuyder Zee. " This vibrant piece depicts villagers gathered for mass against a backdrop of colorful boats floating on calm waters—a celebration of faith intertwined with daily life. In "La Pensee, 1880, " we are introduced to another side of Clausen's artistry—an introspective portrait that captures deep thoughtfulness and contemplation in its subject’s eyes. It invites viewers to ponder their own musings alongside this mysterious figure. "A Girl's Head, 1886" showcases Clausen's skillful brushwork as he delicately renders every detail—from strands of hair cascading down her face to subtle expressions that hint at hidden emotions beneath youthful innocence.