Varley John I Collection

Lindisfarne Abbey on Holy Island, Northumberland, 1830. Creator: John Varley I
Lindisfarne Abbey on Holy Island, Northumberland, 1830

Harlech Castle and Snowdon, c. 1805. Creator: John Varley I
Harlech Castle and Snowdon, c. 1805

Pont Aberglaslyn, 1812. Creator: John Varley I
Pont Aberglaslyn, 1812

Looking under the Bridge. Creator: John Varley I
Looking under the Bridge

Conway in North Wales, 1803. Creator: John Varley I
Conway in North Wales, 1803

A Clearing in a Forest, late 1830s. Creator: John Varley I
A Clearing in a Forest, late 1830s

Landscape with Ruins. Creator: John Varley I
Landscape with Ruins

Valley Landscape. Creator: John Varley I
Valley Landscape

A Stand of Trees [recto]. Creator: John Varley I
A Stand of Trees [recto]

Landscape Composition [recto]. Creator: John Varley I
Landscape Composition [recto]

Sailboat on a Beach, first half 19th century. Creator: John Varley I
Sailboat on a Beach, first half 19th century

Hilly Landscape at Sunset, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hilly Landscape at Sunset, c. 1830. Style of John Varley

Kidwelly Castle, South Wales, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Kidwelly Castle, South Wales, c. 1810. Possibly after John Varley

Side of Rotting Barn, 1800/10. Creator: Unknown
Side of Rotting Barn, 1800/10. School of John Varley, Robert Hills, or William Alexander

Stockade Near Shore, n.d. Creators: John Varley I, William Turner
Stockade Near Shore, n.d

Small Landscape (Dutch), early 19th century. Creator: John Varley I
Small Landscape (Dutch), early 19th century

Landscape, 1835. Creator: John Varley I
Landscape, 1835

Harlech Castle across the Traeth Mawr, 1800-1842. Creator: John Varley I
Harlech Castle across the Traeth Mawr, 1800-1842

Bamborough Castle from the Northeast, with Holy Island in the Distance, Northumberland, 1827

Figures Beside a Waterfall and Pool in a Wooded Landscape, 1812. Creator: John Varley I
Figures Beside a Waterfall and Pool in a Wooded Landscape, 1812

On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836. Creator: John Varley I
On the Thames at Hammersmith, ca. 1836

Fortified Entrance to a Welsh Town (East Gate of Caernarvon), ca. 1802

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Varley John I was a renowned artist known for his vibrant and dynamic paintings that captured the essence of nature in a unique way. His use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes brought his landscapes to life, making viewers feel as though they were standing right in the midst of his scenes. Born in England in 1778, Varley John I developed a passion for art at an early age and honed his skills through years of dedicated practice. He was heavily influenced by the Romantic movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism in art, leading him to create works that were both visually striking and deeply evocative. Throughout his career, Varley John I gained recognition for his innovative approach to landscape painting, often experimenting with different techniques and styles to push the boundaries of traditional artistic conventions. His work has been praised for its ability to evoke a sense of wonder and awe, drawing viewers into a world where nature reigns supreme. Despite facing challenges throughout his life, including financial struggles and personal setbacks, Varley John I remained committed to his craft until his death in 1842. Today, he is remembered as a pioneering figure in British art history whose legacy continues to inspire artists around the world.