John’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.

"Caney" the Clown
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Portrait of Mary Butler Stark-Christie of Ballinden
William John Thomson American, 1771–1845

"Tickets" the Card-Dealer
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

"Strawberries. All ripe! All ripe!"
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

The "Crawlers"
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

The Temperance Sweep
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

The Independent Shoe-Black
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Italian Street Musicians
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Halfpenny Ices
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Street Advertising
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Cast-Iron Billy
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Dealer in Fancy-Ware
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Street Life in London
John Thomson (Scottish, 1837–1921) and Adolphe Smith (English, 1846–1925)

November Effigies
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

China and Its People
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Street Life in London
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

The London Boardmen
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

China and Its People
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Black Jack
John Thomson Scottish, 1837–1921

Workers on the "Silent Highway"
John Thomson (Scottish, 1837–1921) and Adolphe Smith (English, 1846–1925)