Museum London Shows Paul Peel

Thursday, 02 February 2006 11:47

London, ON, Canada- Museum London has the largest single collection of works by Paul Peel in the world (more than 70 works in total) including paintings, sketches in ink and graphite, and sketchbooks. In response to frequent visitor requests to see these works, this exhibition features a selection of major works from our permanent collection. Paul Peel was born in London, Ontario in 1860 and died in Paris, France in 1892. His early art training was provided in London by his father, John Robert Peel, and William Lees Judson then at the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia under Thomas Eakins. He later moved to Paris, France where he received art instruction at the École des Beaux-Arts. Peel traveled widely in Canada and Europe exhibiting as a member of the Ontario Society of Artists and the Royal Canadian Academy. He also exhibited at international shows like the Paris Salon. Peel’s conservative style reflects the official approach taught in the French academies of the time, but at the time of his death, he appeared to be making a move toward impressionism. Visit us online at www.museumlondon.ca

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