John Collier books in order
British Pre-Raphaelite painter and author
- Lived
- 1850–1934
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 1
John Collier published 1 book, beginning with A Manual of Oil Painting (1886).
Updated September 2026
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A Manual of Oil Painting
John Collier's most-read book.
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A Manual of Oil Painting (1886)
About John Collier
John Maler Collier was an English painter and writer. He was one of the most prominent portrait painters of his generation, and also created history paintings that were usually imaginary portraits of one or two figures from literature, myth, or history. Both of his marriages were to daughters of Thomas Henry Huxley. He was educated at Eton College, and he studied painting in Paris with Jean-Paul Laurens and at the Munich Academy starting in 1875.
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John Collier FAQ
- How many books has John Collier written?
- John Collier published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Collier's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Manual of Oil Painting.
- What is John Collier's last book?
- A Manual of Oil Painting (1886).
- What is John Collier's most famous book?
- A Manual of Oil Painting (1886) is John Collier's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.