Barbara Nasmyth facts for kids
Barbara Nasmyth (born April 15, 1790 – died February 11, 1870) was a talented Scottish artist. She painted beautiful pictures using oil and watercolour paints. She was also a teacher.
Growing Up
Barbara Nasmyth grew up in a very artistic family in Scotland. Her father, Alexander Nasmyth, was a famous artist. Barbara had many sisters who were also artists, including Jane, Margaret, Elizabeth, Anne, and Charlotte.
Her older brother, Patrick Nasmyth, also painted landscapes. Another brother, James Nasmyth, was a brilliant inventor. He created the steam hammer, a powerful machine!
Barbara studied art with her father at their home. She also attended his art school in York Place, Edinburgh.
After her father passed away in 1840, Barbara moved. She went to Patricroft, near Manchester, to be closer to her brother James. Later, in 1850, she moved to London.
Her Art
Barbara Nasmyth was especially good at painting scenes of forests and woodlands. She used both oil and watercolour paints. Her paintings often showed places like the Lake District in England. She also painted many scenes of Edinburgh and the areas around it in Scotland.
Her painting style was very similar to her father's. She learned a lot from him.
Barbara showed her artwork in many important exhibitions:
- The Royal Scottish Academy from 1830 to 1860.
- The Royal Hibernian Academy in 1843.
- The Royal Society of British Artists from 1854 to 1866.
- The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts from 1862 to 1866.
After her father's death, people said she worked "with success and much respect" in London.
Teaching
Barbara Nasmyth also shared her artistic skills by teaching. She taught at the York Place School.
