James Barry Collection

Edmund Burke, 1774-1775. Artist: Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke, 1774-1775. Found in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London

Edmund Burke, 1774
3480300 Edmund Burke, 1774; (add.info.: Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797) Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher who, after moving to London

Orpheus Instructing a Savage People in Theology and the Ar... plate dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792
Orpheus Instructing a Savage People in Theology and the Arts of Social Life, plate dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792

A Grecian Harvest-Home, or Thanksgiving to the Rural Deities, dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792. Creator: James Barry
A Grecian Harvest-Home, or Thanksgiving to the Rural Deities, Ceres, Bacchus, etc. dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792

Elysium & Tartarus, or The State of Final Retribution, first published 1792; this state 1808. Creator: James Barry
Elysium & Tartarus, or The State of Final Retribution, first published 1792; this state 1808

The Angelic Guards, 1808. Creator: James Barry
The Angelic Guards, 1808

The Thames, or The Triumph of Navigation, 1791, published 1792. Creator: James Barry
The Thames, or The Triumph of Navigation, 1791, published 1792

Milton Dictating to Ellwood the Quaker, 1804/05. Creator: James Barry
Milton Dictating to Ellwood the Quaker, 1804/05

Pandora, 1804-05. Creator: James Barry
Pandora, 1804-05

Eastern Patriarch, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1803. Creator: James Barry
Eastern Patriarch, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1803

Head of Neptune, 18th century. Creator: James Barry
Head of Neptune, 18th century

Antique Mosaic in the Barberini Palace, n.d. Creator: James Barry
Antique Mosaic in the Barberini Palace, n.d

Study for Commerce or the Triumph of the Thames, 1767/80. Creator: James Barry
Study for Commerce or the Triumph of the Thames, 1767/80

Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: James Barry
Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th/early 19th century. From the Sheffield Art Gallery, Sheffield

Historic Notes on the Royal Academy (engraving)
1612939 Historic Notes on the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Notes on the Royal Academy)

The boy, James Barry, was one of his fathers crew (engraving)
2817229 The boy, James Barry, was one of his fathers crew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boy, James Barry, was one of his fathers crew)

James Barry (engraving)
815446 James Barry (engraving) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Barry. 11 October 1741 - 22 February 1806. Irish painter)

Barrys Pictures: The Victors at Olympia (engraving)
672262 Barrys Pictures: The Victors at Olympia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrys Pictures: The Victors at Olympia)

James Barry (engraving)
728942 James Barry (engraving) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Barry, Esq. R.A. Published in the Illustrated London News)

Eastern Patriarch, 1803. Creator: James Barry
Eastern Patriarch, 1803

The Angelic Guards, c. 1802. Creator: James Barry
The Angelic Guards, c. 1802

Saint Sebastian, about 1776. Creator: James Barry (Irish, 1741-1806)
Saint Sebastian, about 1776. This etching by Irish artist James Barry portrays Sebastian, the Roman solider who was shot with arrows for refusing to renounce his Christian faith

House that the artist James Barry lived in, Eastcastle Street, Marylebone, London, 1806

Self Portrait, c1790. Artist: James Barry
Self Portrait, c1790. From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXV. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, British politician, 18th century (1956)
William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, British Whig politician, 18th century (1956). Pitt (1708-1778) was Prime Minister between 1766 and 1768

Saint Sebastian 1776 James Barry Irish 1741-1806
Saint Sebastian, about 1776. James Barry (Irish, 1741-1806). Soft-ground etching; platemark: 27.7 x 18.5 cm (10 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.); sheet: 28.4 x 19.3 cm (11 3/16 x 7 5/8 in.)

Eastern Patriarch 1803 James Barry British 1741-1806
Eastern Patriarch, 1803. James Barry (British, 1741-1806). Lithograph

James Barry, 1741 A

Drawings Prints, Print, King, Lear, Weeping, Body, Cordelia, Shakespeare, Lear, Act 5
Drawings and Prints, Print, King Lear Weeping Over the Body of Cordelia (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 5, Scene 3), Boydell shakespeare Gallery, Engraver, Artist, Publisher, Subject, After

Drawings Prints, Print, Grecian Harvest-Home, Thanksgiving Rural Deities, Ceres, Bacchus
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Grecian Harvest-Home, or Thanksgiving to the Rural Deities, Ceres, Bacchus, etc. Artist, James Barry, Irish, Cork 1741-1806 London, Barry, James, Irish, 1741

Drawings Prints, Print, Orpheus, Instructing, Savage, People, Theology, Arts, Social
Drawings and Prints, Print, Orpheus Instructing a Savage People in Theology and the Arts of Social Life, Artist, James Barry, Irish, Cork 1741-1806 London, Barry, James, Irish, 1741, 1806

James Barry, Esq. R. A
James Barry, Esq. R.A

James Barry (Irish, 1741 - 1806), Eastern Patriarch, 1803, pen-and-tusche lithograph

The Education of Achilles, James Barry, 1741-1806, Irish

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James Barry was a renowned artist of the 18th and early 19th century, known for his captivating paintings and engravings. Born in Ireland in 1741, he displayed immense talent from a young age. As a boy, he accompanied his father on various adventures as part of his crew, which sparked his interest in art. Barry's artistic journey took him to London where he studied under the guidance of Edmund Burke, a prominent philosopher and politician. Under Burke's mentorship, Barry honed his skills and developed a unique style that would set him apart from other artists of his time. One of Barry's notable works is "Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, " an exquisite painting showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors. This masterpiece reflects Barry's ability to capture mythological narratives with precision and beauty. Throughout his career, Barry made significant contributions to the art world. His engravings depicting scenes from historic events like "The Victors at Olympia" were highly regarded for their meticulousness and attention to detail. In addition to historical subjects, Barry also delved into religious themes. His painting "Eastern Patriarch" portrays deep spirituality through its portrayal of an elderly patriarch lost in prayerful contemplation. Similarly, "The Angelic Guards" evokes awe with its depiction of celestial beings standing guard over humanity. Barry's versatility as an artist is evident in works like "Saint Sebastian, " where he showcases mastery over human anatomy while capturing the emotional intensity of this iconic figure. Beyond his artistic achievements, James Barry lived a modest life in London's Eastcastle Street until his passing in 1806. A self-portrait created around 1790 reveals both the artist's introspective nature and determination to leave behind a lasting legacy through art. James Barry remains an influential figure whose artworks continue to captivate audiences today. His dedication to storytelling through visual imagery has left an indelible mark on the art world, ensuring his place among the great masters of his time.