Daniel Fowler 1810-1894
Text from the plaque
In this house Daniel Fowler, a well known nineteenth century Canadian artist, lived for over forty years. Born in England he first took up law, but on the death of his father studied art under the English water colour painter, J.D. Harding. As a result of ill health he came to Canada in 1843 and settled on this farm on Amherst Island. His subjects ranged from landscapes to still life, and his work was marked by originality and a strong sense of colour. In 1879 he became one of the first members of the Royal Canadian Academy.
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The County of Lennox and Addington
The Township of Loyalist
On Amherst Island, on the south side of Front Road
just west of street number 14005
about 9 km west of the ferry dock
N 44 08.471 W 76 47.927
Where it stands
