10 Facts About Anne Nasmyth

Anne Nasmyth was not the most exhibited daughter but has been considered the "best painter in this talented family".

Anne Nasmyth's father was an engineer and a very successful artist who was taking on commissions not only for paintings but for theatre scenery in both Edinburgh and London.

Anne Nasmyth was one of eleven children who were taught to draw and paint by their father.

The Anne Nasmyth painting school in Edinburgh was managed by the six sisters with the eldest, Jane, taking the lead.

In 1831 Anne Nasmyth spent time with her brothers, James and George, as they started out in their careers as engineers in Manchester.

Anne Nasmyth was not as productive at exhibiting her work as her other sisters but she did exhibit a painting at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Hibernian Academy, Royal Scottish Academy and the British Institution.

Anne Nasmyth's paintings were of the Scottish countryside frequently including harsh weather.

Anne Nasmyth continued to teach at Elizabeth's house until 1838 when she married William Bennett in St Pancras church.

Anne Nasmyth's mother had died in 1847 and all of her unmarried sisters moved to Putney.

Some of Anne Nasmyth's paintings are owned by the National Trust.