James Holland

James Holland was an artist active across the 19th century, with his documented career spanning the years 1800 through 1867. His known output consists primarily of drawings focusing on landscapes, architectural renderings, and cityscapes, executed during extensive travels throughout Europe. The verifiable record of his work includes five drawings held across major international institutions, confirming his focus on topographical and classical subjects.

Holland demonstrated an interest in diverse geographical locations, capturing views in both the Mediterranean and England. Notable subjects represented in museum collections include the Venetian scenes A Canal, Venice and the detailed market view The orange market, with the Rialto Bridge beyond, Venice. His subjects also extend to classical architecture, evidenced by the drawing Temple of Mars Ultor, Rome, and English topography, such as Gezicht te Lynmouth, Devon.

Five of Holland’s drawings are preserved as museum-quality holdings in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Rijksmuseum, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. The preservation of these works ensures ongoing accessibility. As many of these historical works are now in the public domain, high-resolution digitized images, often available as James Holland prints, facilitate scholarly review and public enjoyment of his 19th-century drawings.