Walter Greaves Collection

Gray and Silver: A Nocturne, c. 1880-1900 (oil on canvas)
XOS5876958 Gray and Silver: A Nocturne, c. 1880-1900 (oil on canvas) by Greaves, Walter (1846-1930); 74.9x85.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Walter Greaves)

Coal Barges Unloading (recto); Sketch of a Building (verso), 1872 (recto); n.d. (verso). Creator: Walter Greaves
Coal Barges Unloading (recto); Sketch of a Building (verso), 1872 (recto); n.d. (verso)

James McNeill Whistler, 1869. Creator: Walter Greaves
James McNeill Whistler, 1869

James McNeill Whistler in the Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea
657987 James McNeill Whistler in the Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Greaves

Portrait of the Artist, 1910. Creator: Walter Greaves
Portrait of the Artist, 1910

Gray and Silver: A Nocturne, c. 1880-1900. Creator: Walter Greaves (British, 1841-1930)
Gray and Silver: A Nocturne, c. 1880-1900

James McNeill Whistler. Creator: Walter Greaves (British, 1841-1930)
James McNeill Whistler

Duke Street, Chelsea, London, 1873. Artist: Walter Greaves
Duke Street, Chelsea, London, 1873

View of the Adam and Eve Inn, Chelsea, London, c1900

The Pool of London, c1866-1899. Artist: Walter Greaves
The Pool of London, c1866-1899. Ships on calm waters

View of the Black Lion Inn, London, 1860. Artist: Walter Greaves
View of the Black Lion Inn, London, 1860. An inn and the street outside, with a lamppost, left. Signs advertise wine and spirits, and tea gardens

Old Battersea Bridge, 1874 (1933). Artist: Walter Greaves
Old Battersea Bridge, 1874 (1933). Painting held at the Tate Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 106. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1933]

Portrait James McNeill Whistler ca 1875 Graphite
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Walter Greaves: A Talented Artist and Friend of James McNeill Whistler Born in 1841, Walter Greaves was a British artist known for his close association with the renowned painter James McNeill Whistler. Their friendship began in 1869 when Greaves served as a model for Whistler's painting titled "James McNeill Whistler in the Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea. " This encounter sparked a lifelong connection between the two artists. Greaves himself was an accomplished painter, showcasing his skills through various works. One notable piece is his portrait of Whistler from 1910, capturing the essence and personality of the celebrated artist. Another remarkable creation by Greaves is "Gray and Silver: A Nocturne, " which exemplifies his mastery of nocturnal scenes. Throughout their artistic journey together, both painters influenced each other's styles and techniques. In fact, some paintings attributed to Whistler were later discovered to be executed by Greaves due to their striking resemblance in style. One such example is "James McNeill Whistler, " where it was revealed that it was actually painted by Greaves himself. Apart from portraits and collaborations with Whistler, Greaves also depicted various landscapes around London. His artworks provide glimpses into historical locations such as Duke Street and Adam and Eve Inn in Chelsea during different time periods. Among these landscapes are scenes depicting iconic landmarks like Old Battersea Bridge and The Pool of London. These pieces showcase not only Greave's talent but also serve as valuable records documenting London's architectural heritage. Despite facing financial struggles throughout his life, Walter Greaves left behind an impressive body of work that continues to captivate art enthusiasts today. His ability to capture emotions through portraiture combined with his skillful depiction of urban landscapes solidify him as an important figure within British art history.