Of all Thomas Thompson's paintings, Trees And Stump Above A Shore is the most famous. Close behind come Landscape With Storm Clouds (1913) and Snow Pillars In The Sky. Among the 112 works by Thomas Thompson in our catalogue, these 100 are the most celebrated, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
In this work, titled Trees And Stump Above A Shore, we encounter a quiet moment from the Canadian wilderness. The artist, Thomas Thompson, captured this scene in 1916, a period when his connection to the rugged landscapes of the north was deeply established. It is a piece that reflects a specific, intimate observation of the natural world.
Thomas Thompson's Landscape with Storm Clouds, painted in 1913, is a captivating piece that embodies the dramatic and powerful essence of nature. This oil painting, available as a handmade reproduction on AllPaintingsStore.com, offers a unique blend of serenity and turmoil, making it a fascinating subject for art enthusiasts. The Composition The painting features a serene landscape with storm clouds looming in the sky above a body of water. The background…
The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Thomas Thompson | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Gallery of Canada |
Ottawa | 21 | Hillside, Smoke Lake, The Opening Of The Rivers, Parry Sound Harbour |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 1 | The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York |
One year, 1913, holds every dated canvas by Thomas Thompson on this page: here they are, most famous first.
Thomas Thompson's Landscape with Storm Clouds, painted in 1913, is a captivating piece that embodies the dramatic and powerful essence of nature. This oil painting, available as a…
Trees And Stump Above A Shore, followed by Landscape With Storm Clouds (1913) and Snow Pillars In The Sky.
Trees And Stump Above A Shore, Landscape With Storm Clouds, Snow Pillars In The Sky, Hillside, Smoke Lake, The Opening Of The Rivers, Fall Woods, Algonquin Park, Parry Sound Harbour, The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York, Sketchbook and Decorated Pannikin. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
112 works by Thomas Thompson are in our catalogue.
Mostly in National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa) and Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
Lakes (12), Landscape (10) and Sunset (8), across the 100 works on this page.
Impressionism, as the canvases on this page show.
The National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa holds 17 of the works on this page, among them Hillside, Smoke Lake, The Opening Of The Rivers and Parry Sound Harbour.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Thomas Thomson stands as a pivotal figure in Canadian art history—a painter who profoundly shaped the aesthetic sensibilities of his time and cemented the legacy of the Group of Seven. Born in Claremont, Ontario, amidst a family steeped in farming traditions, Thomson’s artistic journey began with an instinctive fascination for the natural world, particularly the rugged beauty of Algonquin Park. Unlike many artists of his era who pursued formal training, Thomson honed his craft largely through self-teaching and observation—a method that instilled in him a unique perspective on capturing the essence of Ontario's wilderness.
Thomson’s childhood was marked by hardship and rural simplicity, yet it nurtured within him an appreciation for craftsmanship and detail—qualities that would later translate into his distinctive painting style. He worked various jobs before enrolling in a business college, acquiring skills in penmanship and copperplate writing, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to life alongside burgeoning artistic inclinations. Crucially, Thomson’s formative years coincided with the influence of William Brodie, a naturalist who instilled in him a deep respect for scientific observation and encouraged him to immerse himself in the intricacies of Ontario's flora and fauna. This early exposure would prove instrumental in shaping his artistic vision—a vision characterized by an unwavering commitment to portraying nature with uncompromising honesty and emotional resonance.
Thomson’s artistic style is instantly recognizable through its expressive power and tactile presence. His work is defined by expansive brushstrokes combined with a liberal application of paint—a technique known as impasto—which became his unmistakable trademark. Rejecting the rigid academic conventions of the late 19th century, he prioritized the conveyance of feeling over precise realism. In masterpieces such as Snow In The Woods (ii), one can observe how his heavy, textured application of paint evokes a profound sense of isolation and melancholy, turning a simple winter forest scene into a deeply psychological landscape.
His ability to manipulate light and atmosphere allowed him to capture the fleeting drama of the Canadian elements. Whether depicting the turbulent energy of a Stormy Sky or the heavy, brooding presence of Landscape With Storm Clouds, Thomson utilized a textured impasto and often a muted palette to communicate the raw power of nature. His work does not merely represent the landscape; it embodies the very movement of the wind and the weight of the clouds, inviting the viewer to experience the sensory reality of the North.
Though his life was tragically short, ending in 1917, the impact of Thomas Thomson on the trajectory of Canadian art remains immeasurable. He served as a vital precursor and inspiration for the Group of Seven, providing a blueprint for how the Canadian identity could be expressed through a rugged, non-European aesthetic. By moving away from the soft, pastoral traditions of colonial landscape painting, he paved the way for a nationalistic style that celebrated the untamed, often harsh, beauty of the Canadian Shield.
Today, Thomson is remembered not just as a painter of scenery, but as a poet of the earth. His contributions can be summarized through several enduring legacies:
