British’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Double Portrait: Two Women
Artist unknown (British, active 19th century)
The Birth of Bacchus
Artist unknown (British, active 18th century)
Family in a Room
Fashionable Figures, with a Man in Turkish Costume
Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family
Girls, Tricky
Steve McQueen English, born 1969
"Swan House" Carpet
Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)
Peacock and Dragon
Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Queens Square, London, or Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)
Paddling the Wounded British Officer
Frederic Remington (American, 1861–1909)
Landing of British Army under Abercrombie
Unknown Artist after John Augustus Atkinson (English 1775-1838) published by Rudolph Ackermann (English, 1764-1834)
Cray
Pomona
After designs by Sir Edward Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898) and John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875-1940) Woven by Walter Taylor (English, 1875–1965) and John Keich (English, active 1890s–1910) Merton Abbey Tapestry Works, London (English, 1881–1940)
Panel
After designs by Aubrey Beardsley (English, 1872–1898) England
Windrush
Napkin Depicting The Five Senses
Designed by Walter Crane (English, 1845–1915) Produced by John Wilson & Sons England, London
Two Minstrels
Attributed to James Egan (English, 1849-1920)
Kennet
French Liberty, British Slavery
James Gillray (English, 1756-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey (English, c. 1745-1818)
Tulip and Rose
Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Probably woven by Heckmondwike Manufacturing Company, Yorkshire (English, founded 1873)
Corncockle