Wilfrid de GlehnPaintings, Biography and Museum Collections

1870 - 1951

Quick Facts

  • Art period: Modern
  • Creative periods: mature period
  • Lifespan: 81 years
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Movements: impressionism
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Also known as:
    • Wilfred Gabriel von Glehn
    • Wilfrid-Gabriel de Glehn
    • Wilfred Gabriel De Glehn
    • Gabriel De Glehn Wilfred
    • Wilfrid Gabriel Deglehn

Questions & Answers

What other names is Wilfrid de Glehn known by?

Wilfrid de Glehn appears under the alternate names Wilfred Gabriel von Glehn, Wilfrid-Gabriel de Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel De Glehn, Gabriel De Glehn Wilfred, Wilfrid Gabriel Deglehn.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Wilfrid de Glehn?

Wilfrid de Glehn was born in Sydenham in 1870.

In which historical period did Wilfrid de Glehn work?

Wilfrid de Glehn worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Which art movement is Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn associated with?
Question 2:
In which year was Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn elected to the Royal Academy?
Question 3:
Where did de Glehn study art after attending the Royal Academy Schools in South Kensington?
Question 4:
Who was Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn's wife?
Question 5:
Which famous painter did de Glehn assist on a mural project at the Boston Public Library in 1891?

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Artworks by Corpus Context

Sir Herbert Richmond (1871–1947), Master (1936–1947) — Wilfrid De Glehn
art historical critique
Sir Herbert Richmond (1871–1947), Master (1936–1947) — Wilfrid De Glehn
british imperialism
Sir Herbert Richmond (1871–1947), Master (1936–1947) — Wilfrid De Glehn
cambridge academic
Sir Herbert Richmond (1871–1947), Master (1936–1947) — Wilfrid De Glehn
de glehn's vision
Summer Morning — Wilfrid De Glehn
evokes tranquility & beauty
Summer Morning — Wilfrid De Glehn
impressionist atmosphere
Summer Morning — Wilfrid De Glehn
leisurely european life
Sir Herbert Richmond (1871–1947), Master (1936–1947) — Wilfrid De Glehn
military leadership
Sir Herbert Richmond (1871–1947), Master (1936–1947) — Wilfrid De Glehn
naval history focus
Summer Morning — Wilfrid De Glehn
pastel tonal palette
Summer Morning — Wilfrid De Glehn
recurring female figures
Sir Herbert Richmond (1871–1947), Master (1936–1947) — Wilfrid De Glehn
reflective observation

Most Popular Artworks

The Goldfish Bowl — Wilfrid De Glehn
The Goldfish Bowl
Lynn Fontanne — Wilfrid De Glehn
Lynn Fontanne
Gervase Elwes, Singer — Wilfrid De Glehn
Gervase Elwes, Singer
Porträt Der Jane Emmet De Glehn — Wilfrid De Glehn
Porträt der Jane Emmet de Glehn
Thomas Cecil Fitzpatrick (1861–1931), Fellow (1888–1906), President (1906–1931) — Wilfrid De Glehn
Thomas Cecil Fitzpatrick (1861–1931), Fellow (1888–1906), President (1906–1931)
Sir Angus Newton Scott (1876–1958) — Wilfrid De Glehn
Sir Angus Newton Scott (1876–1958)
Dr Edwin Sloper Beaven (1857–1941) — Wilfrid De Glehn
Dr Edwin Sloper Beaven (1857–1941)
Sir Arthur George Tansley — Wilfrid De Glehn
Sir Arthur George Tansley
The Grand Canal, Venice — Wilfrid De Glehn
The Grand Canal, Venice
The Coming Of Night — Wilfrid De Glehn
The Coming of Night
George Wyndham Kennion, Bishop Of Wells — Wilfrid De Glehn
George Wyndham Kennion, Bishop of Wells
Resting — Wilfrid De Glehn
Resting

Artworks by Color

Salisbury Cathedral From A Field Above Wilton — Wilfrid De Glehn
Celadon
Mrs Neville Chamberlain — Wilfrid De Glehn
Driftwood
Porträt Der Jane Emmet De Glehn — Wilfrid De Glehn
Espresso
Sir Angus Newton Scott (1876–1958) — Wilfrid De Glehn
Gray
Gervase Elwes, Singer — Wilfrid De Glehn
Phthalo Green
Clare — Wilfrid De Glehn
Putty
Gwendreath Blossom — Wilfrid De Glehn
Quinacridone Magenta
The Goldfish Bowl — Wilfrid De Glehn
Rosy Brown
A Study — Wilfrid De Glehn
Sap Green

Artworks by Color Contrast

George Wyndham Kennion, Bishop Of Wells — Wilfrid De Glehn
Balanced
Fishing — Wilfrid De Glehn
Bold
Dr Edwin Sloper Beaven (1857–1941) — Wilfrid De Glehn
Gentle
Thomas Cecil Fitzpatrick (1861–1931), Fellow (1888–1906), President (1906–1931) — Wilfrid De Glehn
Serene
Lynn Fontanne — Wilfrid De Glehn
Statement

Artworks by Brightness

Resting — Wilfrid De Glehn
balanced
Soir Antique — Wilfrid De Glehn
bright
The Grand Canal, Venice — Wilfrid De Glehn
brilliant
Sir Arthur George Tansley — Wilfrid De Glehn
deep_shadow
Florence Hooton — Wilfrid De Glehn
shadow

Artworks by Topics

Dance Of The Nymphs, Corfu — Wilfrid De Glehn
music
Mrs Neville Chamberlain — Wilfrid De Glehn
women
Fishing — Wilfrid De Glehn
fish
Jane Emmet De Glehn By A Stream, Val D'aosta — Wilfrid De Glehn
stream
Shadows On The Wall, Cannes, France — Wilfrid De Glehn
buildings
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