If you could own any painting or work of art. What would it be?

I’d like a Beryl Cook, her pictures always make smile. At the other extreme for years I’ve been fascinated by Hieronymus Bosch, so much going on, but often not much to raise a smile.

NotSpaghetti

I would also love to have American Gothic by Grant Wood. I have loved this since I first found it aged 15.
It is so full of expression yet seemingly blank.

We lived in Iowa for a while and it just feels perfect!

It makes me think of Norman Rockwell, who illustrated the front page of the American magazine 'The Saturday Evening Post'

My father came across this magazine during WW2 when he was stationed with Americans and bought it again when we lived in Hong Kong.

I loved Norman Rockwell's magazine illustrations. He always insisted he was an illustrator not an artist, but a few years ago I saw a touring exhibition of his paintings in Caen - and he can say what he liked - he was an artist - and social commentator.

This painting called 'The Problem we all live with' was painted in 1960 and it depicts Ruby Bridges, a six-year-old African-American girl, on her way to William Frantz Elementary School, an all-white public school, on November 14, 1960, during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis. Because of threats of violence against her, she is escorted by four deputy U.S. marshals;

O could not get the picture to print so here is the link www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/visual-arts/norman-rockwell--the-problem-we-all-live-with/

uick, uick, look at it now before Trump has it delisted and consigned to the fires.

I might add, that every time I see this painting, tears come to my eyes. I would love to own it. Not just for the subject, but its depiction of the subject and its sheer artistic uality.

Thomas Lawrenson’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington which hangs in Apsley House. Looking straight out at the viewer. There is something about it that I cannot look away from.

I also like the artists who recorded the first and second world wars; Ravillious, Nash, Nevinson, John Piper, Edward Ardizzone and Stanley Spencer.

Monica. I am also a huge fan of Norman Rockwell.

Le Pie by Claude Monet (The magpie )

The subtle tones in the snowy fields……just snow upon snow, and so beautiful.

And the farmhouse in the distance, promising warmth and security.

P.S.

La Pie

John Sawrey Gilpin, 'Furiband'. Original is at Calke Abbey, same genre of horse paintings as Whistlejacket.

Dora Carrington, 'Watendlath' (in the Tate) I find mesmerising.

Sybil Andrews, 'Fall of the leaf'.

Sorry to put 3.

Winterwhite I love Sybil Andrews' linocuts. I must look up the Grosvenor School and her history. She started as a welder I have just read.
I dont know the other 2 artists you have chosen, but will look for them this afternoon.

Thank you everyone. I now have plenty to occupy me today and this week. I really appreciate being introduced to new to me artists and their work.
Enjoy your Sunday.

Chestnut

Turner's 'The Fighting Temeraire' was the first painting to catch my eye as a youngster, but I'm mostly a lover of the Pre-Raphaelites. I have 'The Lady of Shalott' by Waterhouse on my wall, but it's already been claimed.

I will have to go with a very special painting Cave of the Storm Nymphs which I discovered is in a private collection belonging to Andrew Lloyd Webber so I'll never see it. The depth of the cave is what lures me in. Then I can lead a debauched life lying in the sand naked playing with jewels.

Sun 12-Apr-26 00:27:04
My 'Cave of the Storm Nymphs' has uploaded at last!

this is a lovely thread

This is a fun thread indeed. I share other posters enthusiasm for Dutch interiors, the Pre Raphaelites, Eric Ravilous, David Hockney and enjoy Beryl Cook.
In reference to a previous question, in an early stage of my career, I taught in Lancashire.
The local authority collection of works of art could be borrowed to be displayed by any public buildings - schools, libraries, register offices. I thought it was a splendid idea.

On Paul Hill by Stanhope Forbes, with its view over my home town, Penzance.

There are so many that I love, but one painting that I should like to see in the flesh, as it were, is of an old blind lady touching the wedding dress of the young woman standing in front of her. One of my bridesmaids sent me a large wedding card with it on the front. I’m not sure what it’s called and i can’t seem to find it on Google. I just find it very poignant and touching.

I see that John Piper's name has popped up here quite often. My OH came home one day with an "impulse" purchase, a John Piper of a derelict blockhouse.

Although I immediately wondered how much it had cost, I held my wisht and, I love it.

Like other GNs I am a fan of Norman Rockwell and Grant Wood. I would also add Edward Hopper (especially 'Night Hawks') to my list of favourite American artists. As far as I am concerned they are far superior to Jeff Koons or Jack the dripper.

Chocolatelovinggran

This is a fun thread indeed. I share other posters enthusiasm for Dutch interiors, the Pre Raphaelites, Eric Ravilous, David Hockney and enjoy Beryl Cook.
In reference to a previous question, in an early stage of my career, I taught in Lancashire.
The local authority collection of works of art could be borrowed to be displayed by any public buildings - schools, libraries, register offices. I thought it was a splendid idea.

I went to Beryl Cook's first exhibition in Plymouth.
Great fun - I didn't buy one, unfortunately but someone we knew did. I was looking to see if we were in any of her paintings 😀

Any Frida Kahlo painting of herself when she was in her 20s.

NanKate

Any Frida Kahlo painting of herself when she was in her 20s.

If ever there's a question about art on a TV quiz, the answer is Freda Kahlo!

I also like Freda Kahlo and Diego Rivera's unique bold style.

Another artist who I've come to acquaint myself with more recently for his dreamy, surreal style is Remy Margritte.

Rene not Remy

Fallingstar

Any of the Dutch Masters. But especially The Milkmaid by Vermeer

This painting was the first one I thought of as having seen this at a National Gallery exhibition some years ago. I stood in front of it and thought how wonderful it was. When I got home I told dh that I had an overwhelming desire to grab it and run. He thought I may not have been safe to go outside 🤣

Great Terri that we both love the vibrant colours of the Frida Kahlo paintings.

My DS gave me a pack of postcards at Christmas and DH bought a picture frame and mounted them for me. 😀