Nut Gatherers in the Forest
Homer Watson · 1900
Why it's great
Children and a woman gather nuts in a forest in autumn, in warm light. Homer Watson was known for his landscapes but occasionally included people. The picture feels peaceful and golden. It's a cozy autumn day.
Where to see it
📍 National Gallery of CanadaOttawa, Canada
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Homer Watson was born in Doon, Ontario, near what is now Kitchener, and taught himself to paint. He became known for his dramatic pictures of fields, skies and rivers, and was admired by Oscar Wilde. He is considered a pioneer of Canadian landscape painting. He died in Kitchener in 1936.
