Elizabeth Amherst Hale facts for kids
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Elizabeth Frances Amherst Hale
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Elizabeth Frances Amherst
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| Died | June 18, 1826 (aged 51–52) Quebec, Canada
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| Spouse(s) | John Hale |
Elizabeth Frances Amherst Hale (1774 – 18 June 1826) was a talented Canadian artist. She lived in a place called Lower Canada, which is now known as Quebec.
Elizabeth was born in England in 1774. Her parents were William Amherst and Elizabeth Patterson. She grew up in England.
Moving to Canada
Elizabeth moved to Canada in 1799. She came with her husband, John Hale. John was an officer in the British Army. He was sent to work in Quebec City.
Elizabeth became known for her beautiful drawings and paintings. She especially loved to paint landscapes. One of her famous works is a watercolour painting. It shows the city of York (now Toronto) in 1804.
Life During Wartime
During the War of 1812, Elizabeth took her children to England. This was to keep them safe from the fighting. They returned to Canada after the war ended.
Later, her husband bought a large piece of land. It was called the seigneurie of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade. Elizabeth filled a sketchbook with drawings of this new property. She drew the buildings and the nature around them.
Her Artistic Legacy
Many people admire Elizabeth Hale's artwork. Colin Coates said she brought an "English noble aesthetic" to Quebec. This means her art showed a fancy English style.
You can find Elizabeth Hale's work in several important collections. These include:
- the National Gallery of Canada
- the Art Gallery of Ontario
- Library and Archives Canada
- the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (Quebec National Museum of Fine Arts)
Her Family's Contributions
Elizabeth and John Hale had two sons who became well-known.
- Her son Edward was a member of the province's legislative council. This was a group that helped make laws.
- Her son Jeffery was a famous philanthropist. A philanthropist is someone who gives a lot of money to help others.
Elizabeth Frances Amherst Hale passed away in Quebec City in 1826.
Her letters with her brother, William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst, were published. The book is called The Rising Country: the Hale-Amherst Correspondence, 1799-1825.
