Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
William Henry Clapp
Canadian, 1879-1954
— Brantford's Grand Exhibit —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2022
1. William Henry Clapp Marker
Landscape with Tree, oil on board, n.d.
Collection of Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant
William Henry Clapp was born in Montreal to American parents in 1879. In 1904 he left Canada to study art at l'Academie Julian in Paris, France. By 1906, he was exhibiting with the Salon d'Automne with renowned artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Heavily influenced by the French Impressionists, Clapp often painted colourful landscapes en plein air (out-of-doors) using oils and is regarded as one of North America's most successful Impressionist painters.
After returning to Montreal for a brief period, he settled in Oakland, California and established the artist collective the Society of Six, which promoted an experimental form of painting outdoors. From 1918 to 1952, he was the curator and director at the Oakland Art Gallery.
This painting, Landscape with Tree, represents Clapp's dedication to Impressionism through the use of thick brushwork and emphasis on light to capture the essence of the scene.
Brantford's Grand Exhibit is a partnership between the City of Brantford and Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant. This project brings high-quality reproductions of works from Glenhyrst Art Gallery's permanent collection into outdoor venues throughout Brantford. For more information about
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 43° 8.51′ N, 80° 15.727′ W. Marker is in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County. Marker can be reached from George Street just north of Wellington Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on the right side of the Brantford City Hall entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Wellington Street, Brantford ON N3T 2M2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Founding of Brantford (within shouting distance of this marker); Brant County Court House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Judge Alexander David Hardy (about 90 meters away); Park Baptist Church (about 150 meters away); Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) (about 150 meters away); Victoria Park (about 150 meters away); John Claude Whale (about 150 meters away); Royal Victoria Place (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brantford.
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2. William Henry Clapp Marker
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In France, his style was transformed into a personal form of Impressionism, verging on Pointillism, depicting the way in which he experienced and saw the world. He became mostly known for his brilliant, high-keyed, colourful landscapes inspired by Monet and for his interest in painting the figure, mostly academic-influenced and idealized nudes. His artwork can be seen at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.(Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2022
3. Brantford City Hall Entrance
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2022
4. Landscape with Tree, oil on board, n.d., by William Henry Clapp
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