Teacher Resources

Canada Post Remembers Homer Watson

On May 27, 2005 Canada Post recognized Homer Ransford Watson by issuing two

stamps to commemorate his love for art, nature and Canadian landscapes.                            

Chronology

An in depth look at Homer Watson's life and achievements from 1855-1936.

Homer Watson

A Wikipedia Encyclopedia definition of the famous landscape artist.

Homer Watson and the Pastoral Idea in Nineteenth-Century Canada

This article discusses Homer Watson's pastoral style of painting in his early years

as an artist.

The Landscapes of Homer Watson
Canada's Digital Collections - an online database containing over 300 Watson Paintings.

Cressman's Woods (nd)                                                        Galt (1928)                                                                          First Snow (1923)

Remembering Homer Watson
From an early photo taken in 1865 to the art exhibit planned for 2005, this project relates the legacy of renowned Canadian landscape artist Homer Ransford Watson, spanning a timeline of 140 years.

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