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Nathaniel Hone, the Younger
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Nathaniel Hone, the younger, Self-portrait as an old man
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| Born | 26 October 1831 |
| Died | 14 October 1917 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Paris |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Orientalist; Barbizon school |
Nathaniel Hone the Younger (born October 26, 1831, died October 14, 1917) was a famous Irish painter. He was related to another well-known painter, Nathaniel Hone the Elder.
A Painter's Journey
Nathaniel Hone went to Trinity College Dublin for his studies. He first worked as a railway engineer. But he loved art more, so he moved to Paris to study painting.
Most of his paintings later in life were landscapes. He often added animals and sometimes people to these scenes. Hone was part of the famous Hone family of artists.
Learning from French Artists
In France, Hone was influenced by the painter Gustave Courbet. Courbet was known for his new and realistic way of painting. Hone also learned a lot from another French artist, Camille Corot. Corot was an Impressionist painter.
Hone became good friends with one of Corot's followers at the Barbizon school of landscape painting. At Barbizon, he learned to truly see and use colors, textures, and tones in nature. When he returned to Ireland, he used these skills to paint Irish landscapes with strong, confident brushstrokes. In Paris, Hone worked closely with artist Édouard Brandon, who also followed Corot's style.
Life in Ireland
Hone established Malahide Golf Club in 1892. Today, it is one of Dublin's top golf courses.
Hone's Artworks
Hone's paintings from France are similar to those he made on his farm in County Dublin. However, his later Irish works often look more finished and professional.
One of his best paintings is Pastures at Malahide. In this painting, cows rest peacefully in the foreground. They are grazing against a low horizon. This allows a lot of space for the big, rich sky filled with white clouds. The painting feels calm and peaceful. It also shows a typical Irish scene, hinting at coming rain.
See also
- List of Orientalist artists
- Orientalism
