View of Hamilton 1853
By Robert R. Whale ( 1805-1887 )
The British-born artist Robert R. Whale was already in his forties when he immigrated to Canada in 1852. He settled near Brantford and remained there for the rest of his life. This composition is reminiscent of the work of Claude Lorrain: a few skillfully placed trees in the foreground frame a vista that includes a small town, while the sense of vastness is accentuated by the tiny scale of the human figures. The naturalistic handling of the trees and the rocks adds to the picture’s appeal.
View of Hamilton 1853
By Robert R. Whale ( 1805-1887 )
The British-born artist Robert R. Whale was already in his forties when he immigrated to Canada in 1852. He settled near Brantford and remained there for the rest of his life. This composition is reminiscent of the work of Claude Lorrain: a few skillfully placed trees in the foreground frame a vista that includes a small town, while the sense of vastness is accentuated by the tiny scale of the human figures. The naturalistic handling of the trees and the rocks adds to the picture’s appeal.