We begin today with The Red Maple by A.Y. Jackson of the Group of Seven, painted in 1914.
Nearby is a sculpture by an artist not of the Group, but whose sensibilities fit in with their yearning to capture how a place feels in addition to how it appears. Walter Allward created The Storm around 1920; years later his masterpiece would be the Vimy Memorial.
The Hilltop is a 1921 painting by Franklin Carmichael of the Group.
I took some time to photograph some of the collection of paintings on the opposite wall of this large space. At present it's just a scan code available to identify these, and I didn't scan it.
This one, however, I know. Mortgaging The Homestead is an 1890 painting by George A. Reid.
This one particularly enchants.
Another look at that canoe, with some of the works of the Group of Seven beyond it.
Slipping into an adjoining space, I noted this. For King And Country is a 2015 piece by Barry Ace, a commentary on both the bravery of his indigenous father to serve in combat, as well as the refusal of his rights afterwards.
The Red Maple appeals to me the most.
ReplyDeleteLovely paintings and sculpture.
ReplyDeleteI have a plant with leaves that look like the maple leaves. Beautiful paintings.
ReplyDeleteOutside in a golden dress, strange idea.
ReplyDeleteFor King and Country. I have no words.
That Red Maple is so fine.
ReplyDeleteFor King and country ? the poor guy !
ReplyDeleteWhat a modern-looking composition "The Red Maple" is - just the kind of scene that would appeal to a landscape photographer of today.
ReplyDeleteA.Y. Jackson's "Red Maple" should stir the heart of every Canadian.
ReplyDelete..."The Red Maple" and the young girl are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteAnother great post. Thank you, William!
ReplyDeleteThe red maple painting is a fave.
ReplyDelete@Gemel: it's an iconic painting.
ReplyDelete@magiceye: thank you.
@Nancy : they are.
@Iris: a deep contrast.
@italiafinlandia: it is.
@Gattina: definitely.
@John: that's true.
@David : I agree.
@Tom: good ones.
@Marie: you're welcome.
@Anvilcloud: I can relate.
Wonderful choise again, William.
ReplyDeleteThat sculpture of Walter Allward is very interesting.
Lovely pieces!
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI love the landscape paintings. The canoe is cool. Great exhibits. Have a happy weekend.
I love the portraits.
ReplyDeleteUntil 1960 is heart breaking
ReplyDeleteThe red maple painting by one of The Seven is awesome ~ portraits lovely and sculpture too ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days ~ Xo
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Very beautiful post !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you !!!
Wonderful post, William.
ReplyDeleteLove that Red Maple painting.
ReplyDeleteThe most powerful of your photos for me was about Barry Ace, poignant. My favorite painting was your first one, the Red Maple. All are very interesting, thanks William!
ReplyDeleteI like that top painting, I'd hang it in my house
ReplyDeleteAnd the last, the canoe and picture of his wronged father, is so sad. So like us.
ReplyDeleteI love the Red Maple painting and the portraits are quite beautiful. The canoe is striking.
ReplyDeleteI like the interior painting of the homestead.
ReplyDelete@Jan: very much so.
ReplyDelete@Jennifer: thank you.
@Eileen: I agree.
@Sharon: me too.
@Maywyn: it is.
@Carol: thanks.
@Mystelios: you're welcome.
@Bill: thank you.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: me too.
@Denise: you're welcome.
@Amy: it's good to have.
@Joanne: that's true.
@Jeanie: thank you.
@Rosie: me too.