Watson, Homer (1855-1936), was a Canadian landscape painter. He became known for his direct, detailed paintings of the countryside around Doon, Ontario, near Kitchener, where he was born on Jan. 14, 1855, and spent much of his life. Many of Watson’s paintings portray scenes of pioneer life or capture the various moods of nature.
From 1887 to 1890, Watson lived in England, where his work was popular. He returned there several times to exhibit his work. Watson was the first president of the Canadian Art Club, formed in 1907. He was president of the Royal Canadian Academy from 1918 to 1922. He died in Doon on May 30, 1936.
