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By Order Of The Court

Experience 'By Order Of The Court' by Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes (1859-1912). A captivating group portrait of a social gathering, rich in detail and atmosphere. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Canadian painter Elizabeth Forbes (1859-1912) captured Victorian life with charm. Known for children & Newlyn School style, influenced by Whistler & Sickert.

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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

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
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