Frank Milton Armington (July 28, 1876 – September 21, 1941) was a Canadian painter who was born in the small town of Fordwich, Ontario. He left an indelible mark on the international art scene.
Frank Armington's artistic career began with lessons under J.W.L. Forster in Ontario. His ambition drove him to pursue further artistic education in the artistic capital of Paris, where he studied at the prestigious Académie Julian and married fellow Canadian artist Caroline Wilkinson.
Frank Armington; Park Promenade
Returning to Canada in 1900, Armington became a pivotal figure in the Canadian art scene, serving as a founding member and Vice President of the Manitoba Society of Artists. However, the allure of Paris proved irresistible, and in 1905, the Armingtons returned to the French capital, where they honed their skills as master etchers and became esteemed members of prominent art societies.
Despite decades of productivity, tragedy struck in 1939 when the Armingtons moved to New York City and Caroline passed away. Frank Armington quickly remarried, but his life was cut short in 1941.
The Armingtons' legacy endures as an inspiration to artists worldwide, reflecting their commitment to artistic excellence and their remarkable journey from the Canadian countryside to the heart of the international art scene.