James Barry

James Barry was an artist whose active career spanned documented years from 1700 to 1803. His verifiable output focuses primarily on the graphic arts, with museum collections preserving 10 prints and five drawings. These works cover a range of subjects including classical mythology, religious figures, and historical studies.

Barry’s documented artistic inventory includes the print Head of Neptune and the drawing Antique Mosaic in the Barberini Palace. Other key works represented in collections are Study for Commerce or the Triumph of the Thames, Saint Sebastian, and Job Reproved by His Friends.

The historical stature of James Barry prints and drawings is affirmed by their inclusion in major American institutions. His works are held by the National Gallery of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The availability of these museum-quality holdings, many of which are now considered public domain, allows access to historical imagery, often made available as high-quality prints.