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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

St Paul's Chapel, York Place, Edinburgh 1820
York Place, Edinburgh in 1820, where Barbara lived and studied art.

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:

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.

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