Description: Thomas Mower Martin (1838–1934) was an influential English-born Canadian artist, often referred to as "the father of Canadian art." Born in London, England, he emigrated to Canada in 1862 with his wife, Emma Nichols, and initially settled in Muskoka, Ontario. However, due to the poor quality of the land, the family moved to Toronto, where Martin established himself as a professional painter. Martin's works predominantly featured landscapes, animals, still lifes, and some portraits, created using oils, watercolors, and etchings. He traveled extensively across North America, painting diverse scenes. His early work included illustrating books such as "Canada" by Wilfred Campbell and "Kew Gardens" by A.R. Hope Moncrieff. Martin was a key figure in the Canadian art community. He was a founding member of the Ontario Society of Artists in 1872 and served as the first director of the Ontario Government Art School. In 1880, he became a founding member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. His contributions to art were recognized through numerous exhibitions, and his works are held in many prestigious collections, including those at Windsor Castle and the National Gallery of Canada. Throughout his career, Martin was involved with the Canadian Pacific Railway's "Railway Painters" program, which allowed him to travel and capture the landscapes of Western Canada. His work remained influential, and he continued to paint until shortly before his death in 1934 at the age of 95.
Price: 5500 USD
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
End Time: 2025-01-07T19:09:51.000Z
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Artist: Thomas Mower Martin
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: Nature
Style: Realism
Material: Cardboard
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Subject: Forest Landscape
