John Hammond’s Glowing Landscapes

A Rare Chance to Own the Best of John Hammond

Unique for the variety of his landscapes and dramatic lighting effects, John Hammond was also among the finest artists of his generation. His oeuvre navigates various styles, from Barbizon and the Hague School to impressionism, occasionally imbued with a Turneresque romance. We were extremely enthusiastic when John Hammond’s descendents, familiar with our expertise in the market for 19th and early 20th century Canadian paintings, approached us to inquire about their fabulous selection of the great artist's work, in addition to a sumptuous portrait of Hammond by Robert Harris. It has been some time since a selection of John Hammond paintings of this quality and quantity have been offered for sale, and we are grateful for the confidence of the Estate. With this exhibition and sale, we provide a new generation of collectors with a fresh look at this exceptional painter, and the opportunity to purchase important examples of his work. We also highlight the outstanding research by Dr. Jocelyn Anderson, whose outstanding publication for the Art Canada Institute on Hammond's colleague, William Brymner, inspired this collaboration.

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 Hammond

John 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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