The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection

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Public building in Westminster

27 artworks

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The Supreme Court is the home for the Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection, a unique collection of portraits commemorating a number of former Lord Lieutenants, judges and Magistrates. Key works include the 1st Duke of Northumberland, painted by both Gainsborough and Reynolds, the latter in a Chippendale frame. A popular portrait is that of Sir John Fielding (1721–1780), a magistrate and social reformer, whose view that crime could be prevented by efficient detective work was incorporated into police practice. He lost his sight in 1740 was known as the ‘Blind Beak’. Allegedly, he could recognise up to 3,000 London criminals by the sound of their voices.

Parliament Square, London, Greater London SW1P 3BD England

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The Supreme Court is open to the public and the website gives information on those paintings which are in public areas and those for which prior arrangements are required.

https://www.supremecourt.uk/visiting/art-at-the-court.html

Artworks

  • James Brownlow William Cecil (1791–1868), 2nd Marquess of Salisbury
    James Brownlow William Cecil (1791–1868), 2nd Marquess of Salisbury Eden Upton Eddis (1812–1901)
    The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection
  • Henry Pownall
    Henry Pownall Eden Upton Eddis (1812–1901)
    The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection
  • Sir Baptist Hicks
    Sir Baptist Hicks Paulus van Somer I (1576–1621)
    The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection
  • Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, Lord Lieutenant of Middlesex
    Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, Lord Lieutenant of Middlesex Ethel Mortlock (c.1865–1928)
    The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection
  • Francis Const
    Francis Const Henry William Pickersgill (1782–1875)
    The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection
  • Herbrand Arthur Russell (1858–1940), 11th Duke of Bedford
    Herbrand Arthur Russell (1858–1940), 11th Duke of Bedford John Collier (1850–1934)
    The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection
  • Sir James Nicoll McAdam
    Sir James Nicoll McAdam British (English) School
    The Supreme Court, Middlesex Guildhall Art Collection
  • 20 more

Artists

  • Self Portrait
    Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)
  • Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, Lord Lieutenant of Middlesex
    Ethel Mortlock (c.1865–1928)
  • Lilith
    John Collier (1850–1934)
  • The Love Potion
    Beatrice Offor (1864–1920)
  • John Jacob Smith (1790–1873)
    British (English) School
  • Portrait of a Town Clerk
    Herbert William Piper (1846–1921)
  • Anna Herkomer, née Weise (d.1883)
    Hubert von Herkomer (1849–1914)
  • Hugh Percy (1742–1817), Lord Warkworth, Later 2nd Duke of Northumberland
    Andres van Rymsdyk (1753/1754–1786)
  • Portrait of a Woman
    Henry William Pickersgill (1782–1875)
  • Sir Baptist Hicks
    Paulus van Somer I (1576–1621)

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