Yesterday I featured two paintings by J.E.H. MacDonald of the Group of Seven. They were studies for this. Gleams On The Hills dates to 1921.
Here we have three works by Tom Thomson. Though his death predated the formal organization of the Group, he was friends with them, and they deemed him essential to their movement.
This is Burnt Land, which dates to 1915.
And this is The Pool, from 1915-16.
This is a Thomson masterpiece from 1916-17: The Jack Pine.
Close by is this display case featuring the work of First Nations artisans.
The pool really draws you in, I wanted to brush aside the branches and get closer. Such talented painter to engage a viewer this way.
ReplyDeleteThe First Nations pieces as very intricate.
Would love to have a closer look at the Gleams on the Hill.
ReplyDelete"The Pool" is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI love Thomson's work, his mastery of colour is perfect.
ReplyDeleteNice! Love your tulip header shot!
ReplyDeleteI don't think the core Group of Seven was actually together for long. They, and their style, have left an enormous mark on the Canadian psyche.
ReplyDeleteWhat are the items in last pic, hanging seemingly in the air?
ReplyDelete...I like the colors of autumn.
ReplyDelete'The pool' is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSplendid representations of the natural landscape. I like them all.
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ReplyDeletePretty paintings, lovely exhibit. Take care, have a happy day!
@Gemel: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Nancy: it's a good painting.
@Italiafinlandia: it stands out.
@Rosemary: he was an amazing artist.
@Lady Fi: thank you.
@David: they worked together for about a dozen years.
@Iris: one, for example, is a cap, but done in an indigenous way.
@Tom: as do I.
@Jan: I agree.
@John: me too.
@Eileen: thank you.
@Agnieszka: thanks.
@Laurie: definitely.
Marvelous paintings yet again!
ReplyDeleteJack Pine is so present in Canadian culture even so many years later.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is The Pool.
ReplyDeleteI spotted the title, thought a second, and hoped it was the Group! Hooray, I've seen these, I think.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing then Jack Pine when I was in elementary school.
ReplyDeleteI do like those fall colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame Thomson died before the group was officially formed. I can see the influence.
ReplyDelete@Magiceye: thanks!
ReplyDelete@RedPat: quite true.
@Sharon: it's a fine painting.
@Jennifer: and more of the Group to come.
@Red: I imagine many kids have seen it on school trips.
@Revrunner: as do I.
@Jeanie: he certainly died young.
I enjoyed all the artwork but those designs by the First Nations artisans, absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe Pool is my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteLove the painting, The Jack Pine!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy The Seven's artwork ~ great shots ~ XX
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The Jack Pine is my favourite in this group.
ReplyDelete@Denise: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Bill: it's a standout.
@Maywyn: it is a masterpiece.
@Carol: they were amazing artists.
@Marie: mine too.
All wonderful William but The Pool stands out for me, so peaceful 💛
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DeleteIt is excellent to keep first nation work intersperced.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
Deletei love the fall views. very cool. i enjoy the texture ... nice! ( ;
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DeleteWonderful gallery.
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