Sarah Robertson (painter) facts for kids
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Sarah Robertson
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Sarah Margaret Armour Robertson
June 16, 1891 Montreal, Canada
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| Died | December 6, 1948 (aged 57) Montreal, Canada
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| Education | Art Association of Montreal |
| Known for | Painter |
Sarah Margaret Armour Robertson (born June 16, 1891 – died December 6, 1948) was a talented Canadian artist. She was known for painting beautiful landscapes. She also painted still life pictures and portraits. Sometimes, she even painted large murals for people's homes.
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Sarah's Early Life and Art Training
Sarah Robertson was born in Montreal, Canada, on June 16, 1891. She was the oldest of four children. Her parents came from Scotland. Sarah grew up in Montreal and went to school there.
When she was 19, Sarah started studying art. She won a special scholarship to the Art Association of Montreal. There, she learned from famous artists like William Brymner and Maurice Cullen. Her studies were paused because of World War I. But she went back to art school from 1921 to 1924. She studied with Randolph Hewton, who was also a founding member of the Canadian Group of Painters.
Becoming a Professional Artist
While finishing her art studies, Sarah joined a group called the Beaver Hall Group. This group included her teacher Randolph Hewton and other artists. The group was named after Beaver Hall Hill in Montreal. A. Y. Jackson was the president of this art group.
Sarah became very good friends with another painter named Prudence Heward. Both artists loved painting and often worked together. Sarah Robertson's art was shown in a special exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada in 1951. Her paintings were also shown in other countries. She exhibited her work in the United States, at places like the Yale University Art Gallery in 1944. Her art was also seen in Brazil and New York.
Sarah's Later Art Style
As Sarah got older, her paintings became more free and colorful. She loved nature, and her unique style showed this. She passed away in Montreal on December 6, 1948.
Working with Other Artists
The Beaver Hall Group
The Beaver Hall Group was a group of artists from Montreal. They met around 1910 while studying art. Many women painters were part of this group. Some of them were Nora Collyer, Emily Coonan, Prudence Heward, Mabel Lockerby, Mabel May, Kathleen Morris, Lilias Torrance Newton, Sarah Robertson, Anne Savage, and Ethel Seath.
This group of 19 Montreal artists wanted to create their own special art styles. They were inspired by the Group of Seven and French modern art. The Beaver Hall artists held their art shows in their studios. By the end of 1921, the group had money problems and had to leave their studios. The men went their own ways, but most of the women artists stayed close friends.
Friendships and Inspiration
In the summers, Sarah Robertson often visited her friend Prudence Heward. Prudence's family had a summer home near Brockville on the St. Lawrence River. Sarah also wrote many letters to A.Y. Jackson, who was a close friend to both Sarah and Prudence. Jackson gave Sarah helpful advice about her art. Some of Sarah's paintings were inspired by her visits to the Hewards' summer home.
The Canadian Group of Painters
Sarah Robertson was also a founding member of the Canadian Group of Painters. She showed her art with them for many years. This group had 28 English-speaking painters from all over Canada. They helped create a new direction for Canadian art. They showed the different landscapes and buildings across Canada, building on the ideas of the Group of Seven.
Where to See Sarah's Art
Sarah Robertson's paintings were shown in Canadian art exhibitions in Wembley, England, in 1924 and 1925. She was also invited to show her work with the Group of Seven in 1928, 1930, and 1931.
Today, you can find Sarah Robertson's art in many important collections. These include the National Gallery of Canada, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the University of Alberta, and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Sarah mostly painted landscapes using oil. But she also created beautiful still life paintings and portraits. She even painted murals for people's homes.
