Robert Burns Wilson (American, 1851-1916) was born in Pennsylvania. He was orphaned at a young age. At around 19 he left home, wanting to become an artist, and traveled with a circus for a year. He moved to Kentucky at 20. He is known for painting, but also for his poetry, especially his patriotic poem, "Remember the Maine", which help spur the US into the Spanish-American war. His early portrait work gave way to landscapes in the 1880's. This scene of a green hill with misty mountains in the background was painted in 1889. Signed and dated lower right. Presented in carved oak frame. Frame, approx. 33 3/4" x 28". Sight, approx. 19 3/4" x 14".