Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Painting |
Title |
Landscape, with House in Distance |
Catalog Number |
1935.6.4 |
Creator |
Wilson, Robert Burns |
Date |
ca. 1895 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Paint |
Dimensions |
H-5.5 W-8.875 inches |
Description |
This watercolor is of a farm landscape. The top 2/3 of the painting is taken up by a light blue sky, and the lower 1/3 is the landscape. It is composed of tree and bush lined fields, with a small white and brown barn or house in the lower right side. |
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. The donor, Anne Thomas (1860-1938) was the daughter of Landon and Ellen Thomas and lived at 312 Washington Street in Frankfort. Landon Thomas (1799-1889) was a wealthy Frankfort attorney and land owner. Anne Thomas was a member of the board of KHS and her heirs donated a number of paintings, prints, clothing and antique housewares to the Society after her death. |
Collection |
Estate of Anne Thomas Collection |
People |
Wilson, Robert Burns |
Subjects |
Watercolor paintings Watercolors Paintings Landscape paintings Pastures Fields Houses |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |