Chadding On Mount's Bay
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Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (1859)
- Died: 1912
- Elizabeth Adela Forbes was the youngest child of William Armstrong, a government employee.
- She received private education in Canada before studying art in England with her mother as chaperone.
- Studied at the South Kensington Art School (now Royal College of Art) in London.
- In the early 1880s, she studied with J. Frank Currier and Frank Duveneck in Munich.
Artistic Development and Influences
- Early Style: Initially influenced by traditional academic painting.
- Brittany Period (1882): Explored plein air painting at Pont-Aven, Brittany, which significantly impacted her style.
- Key Influences:
- James Abbott McNeill Whistler – Particularly evident in her etchings.
- Walter Sickert – Contributed to her realist approach.
- French Realism - Shaped her depictions of daily life and rural scenes.
- Mediums: Worked primarily with oil, watercolour, pastels, and etching.
- Subject Matter: Frequently featured children, landscapes, and fishing scenes.
The Newlyn School and Notable Works
- Move to Cornwall (1885): Established a studio in Newlyn, Cornwall, becoming a prominent figure in the Newlyn Art Colony.
- Newlyn School: Associated with the Newlyn School of artists known for their realistic depictions of Cornish life and working-class people.
- Marriage to Stanhope Forbes (1889): Married fellow artist Stanhope Alexander Forbes, further solidifying her connection to the Newlyn art scene.
- Newlyn Art School: In 1899, she and her husband founded the Newlyn Art School, contributing significantly to artistic education in Cornwall.
- Notable Works:
- School is Out (one of her most popular works)
- Blackberry Gathering (1912)
- A Newlyn Maid
- Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende (1895)
- Zandvoort Fishergirl
Achievements and Recognition
- Paris International Exhibition (1891): Won a medal.
- World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893): Received a gold medal for an oil painting.
- Exhibitions: Participated in over 63 exhibitions in London between 1893 and 1899.
- Reputation: Dubbed "the Queen of Newlyn" due to her significant contributions to the art colony.
- Collections: Her paintings are held in collections of museums in Canada, the United States, and England.
Historical Significance
- Victorian Genre Painting: Forbes’ work exemplifies Victorian genre painting, capturing scenes of everyday life with realism and attention to detail.
- Newlyn School Legacy: She played a crucial role in establishing the Newlyn School as a significant artistic movement in Britain.
- Female Artist in a Male-Dominated Field: Forbes achieved considerable success as a female artist during a time when women faced numerous barriers in the art world.
- Art Education: Her involvement with the Newlyn Art School helped nurture and develop the talents of aspiring artists.
Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes
1859 - 1912 , Canada
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Newlyn School
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- James Abbott McNeill Whistler
- Walter Sickert
- Date Of Birth: 1859
- Date Of Death: 1912
- Full Name: Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes
- Nationality: Canadian
- Notable Artworks:
- School is Out
- Home-Along: Evening
- The Bride (Lady Forbes)
- Village Rendezvous
- On a Fine Day
- Zandvoort Fishergirl
- Volendam, Holland
- Blackberry Gathering
- A Newlyn Maid
- Place Of Birth: Kingston, Canada