Alfred Hugh Fisher Paintings

Alfred Hugh Fisher was a British artist, illustrator, and traveler, born in 1867. His work largely comprises watercolor landscapes and scenes from his extensive travels. Fisher's style was influenced by the British watercolor tradition, which was notable for its delicate use of color and emphasis on light.

Fisher was educated at St Paul's School in London and later studied art at the Royal Academy Schools. He became a member of the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. His artistic career was marked by his travels; he painted in Europe, North Africa, and Asia, capturing the various cultures and landscapes he encountered with sensitivity and skill.

During the early 20th century, Fisher was commissioned by the British government to travel to various parts of the British Empire. In 1907, he joined the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition as an official artist, although he did not travel to Antarctica itself; instead, he made preparatory works and later paintings based on the expedition's findings. He also participated in the School Prints series in the 1940s, which aimed to provide high-quality art prints for educational purposes in schools.

Alfred Hugh Fisher's work was widely exhibited during his lifetime, including at the Royal Academy in London. His travel experiences and the art he produced from them contributed to the public's understanding of foreign landscapes and cultures during a time when such travel was not common. Fisher passed away in 1945, leaving behind a legacy of watercolors and illustrations that offer a glimpse into the world as it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.