In The Thames, London, Brymner offers a gentle impression of an iconic river scene—subtle washes capture mist, water, and sky with a quiet poetic atmosphere.

A foundational figure in Canadian art, Brymner studied at the Académie Julian in Paris, learning under masters like William Bouguereau and Tony Robert-Fleury. Returning to Canada in 1886, he shaped generations of artists through his 35-year tenure at the Art Association of Montreal, teaching future luminaries such as A.Y. Jackson, Edwin Holgate, and Prudence Heward. A founding member of the Canadian Art Club and President of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (1909–1917), Brymner was also among the earliest to introduce Impressionism to Canada, encouraging artists to embrace en plein air painting and personal expression.

Brymner’s works are held by prestigious institutions across Canada, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, National Gallery of Canada, McCord Museum, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, and Beaverbrook Art Gallery—a testament to his far-reaching influence and enduring importance.