Hunt the Slipper

Gavin Claxton

‘Hunt the Slipper’ by Frederick Goodall R.A. (1822-1904). The painting – which depicts a large group of figures playing in English country woodland – is …

Diana Nemorensis

Gavin Claxton

‘Diana Nemorensis’ by Max Nonnenbruch (1857-1922). The painting – which depicts the Goddess Diana of the Woods beside Lake Nemi – is signed by the …

Melancholic Sappho

Gavin Claxton

‘Melancholic Sappho’ by Arthur Hill RBA (1841-1908). The painting – which depicts the celebrated poet of Ancient Greece appealing to the Goddess Aphrodite, with the …

Awakening

Gavin Claxton

‘Awakening’ by Herbert James Draper (1863-1920). This monumental oil painting – which depicts two wood nymphs rising to meet the morning sun – is signed …

News from the Front

Gavin Claxton

‘News from the Front’ by Frederick Goodall R.A. H.R.I. (1822-1904). The painting – which depicts a diverse cross-section of Victorian figures gathered outside a post …

St. James’ Day

Gavin Claxton

‘St. James’ Day’ by Richard Morton Paye (1750-1820). This large and exceptionally fine 18th century oil on canvas depicts a diverse crowd of Londoners at …