Summary
Arthur H. Hider (1870–1952), was a Canadian painter and commercial illustrator.[1] Hider was born in London, England. He moved to Canada at age two.
Arthur H. Hider | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1870 London, England |
| Died | 1952 (aged 81–82) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painter and commercial illustrator |
He became an apprentice at a lithographer in Toronto, Canada when he was fifteen. He went on to work for Rolph-Clark-Stone for sixty years. Much of his work consisted of illustrating calendars. Gerlach Barlow Co. commissioned several of his paintings for their calendars.[2] His art depicting Robin Hood for the cover of the Robin Hood Flour Cook Book was painted before the 1912 name change; but it continued to be used in promotions for many years.[3]
Hider was also known for his paintings illustrating the Boer War.[4] His colour print Canadians at the Battle of Paardeberg, February 1900, (1901) is a major symbol of Canadian participation in South Africa, despite the artist never actually having seen the frontlines.[4] Haider's print differs strongly from eyewitness accounts of the war, which feature a more barren and dry landscape.[4]
References edit
- ^ "French-Canadians: Enlist!: Re-form the Salaberry Riflery Regiments". World Digital Library. April 18, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ^ "Arthur H. Hilder". AskART. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ^ Culinary Landmarks: A Bibliography of Canadian Cookbooks, 1825-1949, Elizabeth Driver, Verify with Google Books citation
- ^ a b c Brandon, Laura (2021). War Art in Canada: A Critical History. Art Canada Institute. ISBN 978-1-4871-0271-5.
External links edit
- War Art in Canada: A Critical History, by Laura Brandon published by the Art Canada Institute.
- War recruitment posters at World Digital Library
- "Arthur Henry Hider 1 - 1870-1952". TheCanadaSite.com, The Great Canadian Website.
- La Vérendrye at the Lake of the Woods