He was committed to exploring light and atmosphere, and to building on the foundations of European painting to develop an artistic language that would do justice to a modern world transformed by railways, steamships, and industry.
Jocelyn Anderson, Ph.D.
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Paintings Aglow with Light: John Hammond’s Atmospheric Landscapes
By Jocelyn Anderson, Ph.D.One of the leading artists of his generation, John Hammond (1843–1939) began his career in the years immediately following Confederation, a time of pivotal nation-building for the country and for artistic communities in Canada. Famous for his landscapes, he painted scenes from New Brunswick to British Columbia, from Venice to Japan, yet while his subject matter was wide-ranging, his artistic goals were remarkably consistent throughout his career. He was committed to exploring light and atmosphere, and to building on the foundations of European painting to develop an artistic language that would do justice to a modern world transformed by railways, steamships, and industry.
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John Hammond Remembered
By the Family of John HammondJohn Hammond is fondly remembered by his grandson John and granddaughter Barbara as a gifted and articulate man. Although his artwork is known and respected by people worldwide, they were fortunate enough as young kids to briefly know a quiet man after his traveling and painting years.
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John Hammond's Glowing Landscapes
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John HammondBarbizon, near Millet’s Home and Studio, 1884Oil on board7 x 12 1/4 in
18 x 31 cmSold -
John HammondDordrecht, Holland, 1885 (circa)Oil on canvas20 x 24 in
50.8 x 61 cmCAD 5,000 -
John HammondBeach WalkersOil on board7 7/8 x 12 3/4 in
20 x 32.5 cmCAD 3,500 -
John HammondMother and Children, 1885Oil on board24 x 18 in
61 x 45.7 cmCAD 5,000
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John HammondSheep Herding, Western Plains (on plate), Sheep Ranch off Calgary, 1893 (circa)Oil on board19 x 34 in
48.3 x 86.4 cmCAD 6,500 -
John HammondMount Stephen at Field, B.C., 1893 (circa)Oil on board8 x 11 1/4 in
20 x 29 cmSold -
John HammondYale on the Fraser, B.C., 1893 (circa)Oil on board8 x 11 1/2 in
20 x 29 cmCAD 3,000
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