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Arthur Lismer

Arthur Lismer was a British painter (1885–1969). He was born at Sheffield and died at Montreal.

Arthur Lismer in brief

Born
1885
Died
1969
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Sheffield
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Formation and teaching

Arthur Lismer studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Sheffield School of Art.

As a teacher, Arthur Lismer is recorded in connection with Ryan Larkin and Franklin Arbuckle. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Arthur Lismer worked in painting. His work is associated with Group of Seven.

He belonged to Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Group of Seven.

Recognition and collections

Arthur Lismer received Companion of the Order of Canada, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Associate Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Legum Doctor and Person of National Historic Significance. Work by Arthur Lismer is held by National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Canadian War Museum and Art Gallery of Hamilton.

Identity

Arthur Lismer is recorded as having received Companion of the Order of Canada, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Associate Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Arthur Lismer is recorded with the citizenship of United Kingdom. Arthur Lismer is recorded as painter.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Arthur Lismer may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Arthur Lismer is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q952000.

In detail

Arthur Lismer studied at Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Sheffield School of Art. Ryan Larkin and Franklin Arbuckle are recorded as having studied under Arthur Lismer. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Group of Seven.

Membership is recorded of Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Group of Seven.

Work by Arthur Lismer is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Canadian War Museum, Art Gallery of Hamilton and McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Companion of the Order of Canada, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Associate Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Legum Doctor.

Chronology

  1. 1885Arthur Lismer born at Sheffield.
  2. 1885Arthur Lismer was born in 1885 at Sheffield.
  3. 1969Arthur Lismer died at Montreal.
  4. 1969Arthur Lismer died in 1969 at Montreal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Arthur Lismer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q952000: Arthur Lismer

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