L'Abbé Patrick McMahon
Théophile Hamel · 1847
Why it's great
A priest in a black robe and white collar looks out with a calm, thoughtful face. Théophile Hamel painted many portraits of religious and political leaders in Quebec. His portraits are known for their lifelike faces and clear lines. It's a good example of Canadian portraiture in the 1840s.
Where to see it
📍 Musée national des beaux-arts du QuébecQuebec City, Canada
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Théophile Hamel was born near Quebec City and studied in Europe in the 1840s. He became one of the most important portrait painters in Canada, painting political leaders and church figures. He lived in Quebec City. He died there in 1870.
