John Absolon
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| John Absolon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1815 London, England |
| Died | 5 May 1895 |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Watercolor painting |
John Absolon (1815 in London – May 5, 1895) was a British watercolourist. He studied in London and then Paris.
Among his works are:
- Metare (1845)
- First night in the monastery, Dopscen (1856)
- Coast scene, Normandy (1860; Victoria and Albert Museum, London) [1]
- Goldsmith workshop (1860)
- The haymakers (Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney) [2]
Absolon also created landscapes, portraying scenes from Switzerland and Italy.
References[edit]
- ^ "Coast Scene, Normandy". Victoria & Albert. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ "The Haymakers by John Absolon". Art Gallery of New South Wales. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
External links[edit]
- John Absolon letter, 1849 Jan. 7 from the collection of the Archives of American Art
