1798 - 1874

Factsheet

  • Lifespan: 76 years
  • Top-ranked work: View of Windsor Castle seen through Trees
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Also known as:
    • Anne Gibson Nasmyth
    • Anne Gibson Bennett
    • Ann Gibson Bennett
    • Anne Gibson
    • Mrs. William Bennett
  • Died: 1874

A Legacy of the Nasmyth Family

Born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Anne Nasmyth was a member of a highly talented artistic family. As the daughter of Alexander and Barbara Nasmyth, she was one of eleven children taught to draw and paint by her father, an engineer and successful artist. While her sisters were also notable painters, Anne was considered the "best painter in this talented family."

Her artistic repertoire focused on the Scottish countryside, often capturing the essence of harsh weather, as well as delicate subjects like flowers and gardens. Although she was not as prolific in exhibiting her work as her sisters, her talent earned her recognition through exhibitions at several prestigious institutions, including:

Life and Artistic Journey

Anne's life was deeply intertwined with the artistic and social circles of her time. After her father established a painting school in Edinburgh, the family eventually expanded their teaching efforts to London. Following her marriage to William Bennett in 1838, Anne lived in Salford and later moved to Putney, London. Her home in Charlwood Road became a central social hub for her extended family, where her mother and unmarried sisters eventually gathered.

Her artistic contributions are preserved in various collections, with some of her paintings held by the National Trust. Notable locations for her works include Hartwell House and Anglesey Abbey. One of her recognized works is View of Windsor Castle seen through Trees.

Vraag en antwoord

In welke perioden is de carrière van Anne Nasmyth onderverdeeld?

De carrière van Anne Nasmyth ontvouwt zich periode voor periode op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar: een horizontale tijdlijn van de kunstwerken, gegroepeerd in hoofdstukken per carrièreperiode.

Kan ik de werken van Anne Nasmyth bekijken per kunststroming?

De pagina Alle stromingen groepeert de kunstwerken van Anne Nasmyth op kunststroming.

In welke historische periode werkte Anne Nasmyth?

Anne Nasmyth werkte in de 19th Century-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.

Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van Anne Nasmyth bekijken in een 3D-galerie?

De 3D-galerie van Anne Nasmyth is een pagina waarop de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar worden gepresenteerd in een virtuele driedimensionale galerie.

Self-test

Er is slechts één goed antwoord op elke vraag.

Vraag 1:
In which city was Anne Nasmyth born?
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What was Anne Nasmyth's father's profession?
Vraag 3:
Which of these institutions did Anne Nasmyth exhibit her work at?
Vraag 4:
What was a common subject in Anne Nasmyth's paintings?
Vraag 5:
Where did Anne and her husband move to in 1851?