Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Painting |
Catalog Number |
UNNUMBERED-276 |
Creator |
Wilson, Robert Burns |
Date |
ca. 1895 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Paint |
Dimensions |
H-15.125 W-22 inches |
Description |
This watercolor on paper is depicting a marsh or river scene is attributed to Robert Burns Wilson. The watercolor on paper is mounted to acidic cardboard. The painting shows a marsh or river scene. The paint is muted and dim. There is a tall tree in middle foreground with the suggestion of trees on the left. There is reflecting water interspersed with green vegetation in middle foreground. |
Notes |
Robert Burns Wilson was born in Pennsylvania on October 30, 1850. He was a painter and poet who wrote the famous poem, "Remember the Maine." The poem was based on the based on the phrase used by newspapers leading to the Spanish-American War. However, he was best known as a nature poet. Wilson came to Kentucky in 1871 and began working in Louisville. In 1875, he moved Frankfort, where portrait commissions awaited. He lived in Frankfort for close to 30 years. Wilson made his home and studio in the Hanna House located at Second and Conway Streets. He began painting landscapes in the 1880s. In 1904, he moved to New York and remained in the East until his death in 1916. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Wilson, Robert Burns |
Subjects |
Landscape drawings Landscape paintings Trees |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |