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Crabtree watching the Transit of Venus A.D. 1639
by Ford Madox Brown, 1903
Crabtree watching the Transit of Venus A.D. 1639 (1903) is a history painting by Ford Madox Brown, one of the masters of Pre-Raphaelite. The original hangs in the Manchester Town Hall.
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- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Ford Madox Brown
- Year
- 1903
- Movement
- Pre-Raphaelite
- Original
- Manchester Town Hall
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Crabtree watching the Transit of Venus A.D. 1639 by Ford Madox Brown (1903) depicts William Crabtree. The original hangs in the Manchester Town Hall.
Your ArtLogia Crabtree watching the Transit of Venus A.D. 1639 is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Pre-Raphaelite. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Ford Madox Brown (1821–1893) was a French painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite. Works by Ford Madox Brown hang in collections such as the Lady Lever Art Gallery and the Manchester Art Gallery. Works by Ford Madox Brown hang in collections such as the Lady Lever Art Gallery and the Manchester Art Gallery.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Ford Madox Brown (1821–1893)
Ford Madox Brown (1821–1893) was a French painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite. Works by Ford Madox Brown hang in collections such as the Lady Lever Art Gallery and the Manchester Art Gallery.
More by Ford Madox BrownQuestions
Is this Crabtree watching the Transit of Venus A.D. 1639 reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Crabtree watching the Transit of Venus A.D. 1639 is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Crabtree watching the Transit of Venus A.D. 1639?
The original by Ford Madox Brown (1903) is in the Manchester Town Hall. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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