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Frank Hennessey
Canadian, 1894 -1941

Frank Hennessey Canadian, 1894 -1941

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Frank Hennessey Canadian, 1894 -1941

Eagle Depot , 1934
pastel on paper
13.5 x 17.5 in
signed and dated bottom left
protected by museum glass
CAD 1,950.00
Frank Hennessey, Eagle Depot , 1934
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Frank Hennessey; Eagle Depot with Frame
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Frank Hennessey; Eagle Depot back
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The artwork titled 'Eagle Depot' by Frank Hennessey portrays a winter scene with a sense of stillness and quietude. A blanket of snow covers the ground, interrupted only by a...
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The artwork titled "Eagle Depot" by Frank Hennessey portrays a winter scene with a sense of stillness and quietude. A blanket of snow covers the ground, interrupted only by a path leading to a small depot or station. On the right, there's a prominent building, possibly a barn or storage facility, dark in color which starkly contrasts with the snow.

In the middle ground, a wooden fence cuts across the scene, guiding the viewer's eye towards a cluster of buildings. These structures, rendered in muted tones, suggest rural life and utility rather than habitation. A small gazebo-like structure with a red roof offers a spot of color against the overcast sky, drawing attention and perhaps suggesting a communal or spiritual landmark.

Utility poles line the road, their wires stretching into the distance, adding a sense of depth and perspective. The sky above is heavy with shades of gray, suggesting an overcast day, with patches of lighter blue breaking through, hinting at the possibility of clearer skies or the approach of dusk.

The artist uses a restrained palette dominated by whites, grays, and earth tones, with touches of black that add visual weight to certain elements. The overall impression is one of solitude and the quiet beauty of a rural winter, captured with a sense of immediacy that suggests the artist's direct engagement with the scene.

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Provenance

- original artist label with price of $75
- signed and titled on reverse
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