Anne Langton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anne Langton
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self portrait, 1833
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| Born | June 24, 1804 Yorkshire Dales, United Kingdom
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| Died | May 10, 1893 (aged 88) Toronto, Canada
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| Nationality | British-Canadian |
| Known for | Painter |
Anne Langton (born June 24, 1804 – died May 10, 1893) was a talented English artist. She was known for painting beautiful landscapes. She also painted tiny, detailed portraits. In 1837, Anne moved to a new place. This was the frontier in Upper Canada. There, she kept making art. She also became known for her writing.
Early Life and Art Training
Anne Langton was born in the Yorkshire Dales. This was in England. A few months later, her family moved. They went to Lancashire. Anne grew up in a large house there. It was called Blythe Hall. Her brothers were William and John. All three were taught at home. Their parents and special teachers helped them learn.
Her family loved to travel. They visited many countries. These included Austria, Belgium, and France. They also saw Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. During these trips, Anne and her brothers learned art. They had private lessons from expert artists. They also met famous writers.
Changes and Challenges
After the Napoleonic Wars ended in 1815, things changed. Her father's business in England faced problems. The family had to stop their travels. They returned to England in 1821. They had to sell their big house. They also had to let go of most of their servants. The family moved to a smaller home in Liverpool.
Anne was about 16 years old then. She took on many household duties. She also cared for her parents. They were getting older. Still, Anne kept working on her art. She continued her training whenever she could.
The family lost more money. They moved again to Bootle. This was a small spa town. Anne kept improving her art skills. She visited friends and family. This allowed her to find new landscapes to sketch. She was also very good at painting miniatures. She used watercolors on ivory.
Moving to Canada
In 1833, Anne's brother John finished college. He moved to Upper Canada. Anne's family then moved to an even smaller house. This was still in Bootle. Anne was almost 30 years old. She had not married. She was also starting to lose her hearing.
By 1836, her brother William was very successful. He was a businessman in Manchester. He offered to pay for his family's living costs. This would let them stay in England. But the family decided to join John in Canada the next year.
Anne, her parents, and an aunt left England. They sailed from Liverpool on May 24, 1837. Three weeks later, they arrived in New York. Their journey to Peterborough, Ontario, took almost two months. They stopped to see sights. They visited Niagara Falls. They also visited friends. Some family members got sick along the way. Finally, they settled on John's farm. It was near Fenelon Falls, Ontario, on Sturgeon Lake.
Anne Langton passed away in 1893. She was 88 years old. She died in Toronto, Canada.
Images for kids
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Rosedale in 1882 by Anne Langton
