Arthur Lismer
The Canadian landscape painter Arthur Lismer was born in Sheffield, England June 27, 1885; died March 23, 1969.
After emigrating from England in 1911 he worked for several years as a commercial artist.
In 1913 Lismer made his first trip to the Georgian Bay region. This rugged scenery of northern Canada inspired much of his work throughout his career.
During WWI, living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he painted scenes of naval life in the busy harbour.
Lismer returned frequently to the Maritime Provinces after 1930, particularly Cape Breton Island.
During these years he gained a wide reputation as a progressive teacher in the filed of Children's art education.
His paintings hang in the every major museum across Canada, including the National Gallery of Ottawa.
