Robert Harris
1849–1919 · Canadian · 11 artworks
RealismImpressionismRealistic portraitureGenre scenesAttention to detailUse of light and shadowImpressionistic brushwork (in landscapes)
artist bio
Robert Harris was a Welsh-born Canadian painter, best known for his portraiture and genre scenes. He played a significant role in the development of Canadian art, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is celebrated for his realistic depictions of Canadian life and society.
related: William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer
11 artworks
Portrait of Anna H. Leonowens (detail)
1905
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Portrait of Helen Galloway McNicoll
1910
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G. A. Berry, Mayor of Salisbury
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Berry Picker, Percé
1910
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A North African Interior
1877
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Henry Morgan, Montreal merchant
1880
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Mrs. George A. Drummond, Lady Drummond
1897
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A Meeting of the School Trustees
1885
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A Man of No Account
1881
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Brackley Beach
1907
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The Countess of Minto
1903
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