John William Beatty

John William Beatty (1869-1941) was a Canadian landscape painter known for his depictions of the Canadian wilderness. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, and began his artistic studies at the Ontario School of Art and Design (now known as the Ontario College of Art and Design) before continuing his training in Paris at the Académie Julian.

Beatty's early work was heavily influenced by the Barbizon School of painting, which emphasized the natural beauty of the landscape and the effects of light and atmosphere. Later in his career, he became more interested in the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements, and his work began to incorporate a brighter, more vibrant use of color.

Throughout his career, Beatty traveled extensively throughout Canada, painting landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, the Canadian Shield, and the rugged coastline of British Columbia. He was particularly drawn to the wilderness of the north, and his paintings often depict the vast, untamed beauty of the Canadian landscape.

Beatty was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, and his work was exhibited widely in Canada and the United States. He was also a respected art teacher, and taught at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto for many years.

Today, Beatty's work is held in collections around the world, including the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. His contributions to the development of Canadian art continue to be celebrated, and he remains an important figure in the history of Canadian painting.