Daniel Fowler

Daniel Fowler (February 10, 1810 – September 14, 1894) was an English-born Canadian artist, writer and farmer. He is still considered one of Canada's finest artists working in watercolour. On his return to Canada, he began to paint again. He won several prizes at the Upper Canada Provincial Exhibition in 1863; he continued to show his work there until 1868. Fowler also exhibited with the Art Association of Montreal, the Society of Canadian Artists, the American Society of Painters in Water Colors and the Ontario Society of Artists. In 1876, he received a medal at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the first international prize awarded to a Canadian. In 1880, he became a charter member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

He died at home on Amherst Island at the age of 84.

His art is included in the collections of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum.

A historical plaque was erected by the Ontario Heritage Trust on the site of Fowler's home on Amherst Island.