was trained under the realism school prevalent in Western Europe at the latter part of the nineteenth century. Most of his earlier paintings depict still lifes and portraiture. After his experiences in France, Sydney Thompson adopted a post-impressionistic style. His paintings became more colorful using more purer, brighter hues. His subject matter also changing to show the effects of outdoor light. References Concarneau et ses peintres: Sydney Lough Thompson 1877–1973 (French) video (French), 11 February 2007 External links Works in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa New Zealand painters Modern painters 1877 births 1973 deaths People from Oxford, New Zealand New Zealand Officers of the Order of the British Empire Ilam School of Fine Arts alumni New Zealand expatriates in France