Elizabeth Forbes

1859–1912

Elizabeth Forbes, ‘Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende’ ?1895
Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende ?1895
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Biography

Elizabeth Adela Forbes (née Armstrong; 29 December 1859 – 16 March 1912) was a Canadian painter who was primarily active in the UK. She often featured children in her paintings and School Is Out (painted in Newlyn) is one of her most popular works. She was friends with the artists James Abbott McNeill Whistler and Walter Sickert, both of whom influenced her work. Her etchings in particular are said to show the influence of Whistler.

After studying and working in continental Europe, Forbes settled in Newlyn, England where she raised her son and established a school with her husband, Stanhope Forbes. She had her works exhibited in notable shows and won medals for her works. Her paintings are in collections of museums in Canada, United States and England.

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Artworks

Elizabeth Forbes, ‘Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende’ ?1895

Elizabeth Forbes Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende

?1895
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Sketches, letters, etc.

Stanhope Alexander Forbes, recipient: Elizabeth Forbes, ‘Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed Newlyn’ [1886]

Stanhope Alexander Forbes, recipient: Elizabeth Forbes Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed Newlyn

[1886]
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Stanhope Alexander Forbes, recipient: Elizabeth Forbes, ‘Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed Bangor, North Wales’ 17 August 1887

Stanhope Alexander Forbes, recipient: Elizabeth Forbes Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed Bangor, North Wales

17 August 1887
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