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York Wilson
Canadian, 1907-1984

York Wilson Canadian, 1907-1984

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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: York Wilson, Oriental Interior, 1978
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: York Wilson, Oriental Interior, 1978

York Wilson Canadian, 1907-1984

Oriental Interior, 1978
Christmas card
10 x 6.5 in
signed on inside
CAD 150.00
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) York Wilson, Impression of Venice, 1959
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) York Wilson, Impression of Venice, 1959
Oriental Interior, 1978 by York Wilson is a 10 x 6.5 Christmas card signed on inside. The bright red hues in blocks and planes throughout the piece are a flamboyant...
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Oriental Interior, 1978 by York Wilson is a 10 x 6.5 Christmas card signed on inside. The bright red hues in blocks and planes throughout the piece are a flamboyant touch. This bold red is in abundance during the holiday season where it can be pointed out in decorations, clothes, and cards. The abstraction is modern and unique, with stylistic inspiration perhaps from an ornamented rug, or interior textures. The assertive colour scheme of maroon, black, and tan complement and contrast the bright holiday red exquisitely. Texture is added in the middle right of the piece, with an overlay of cork-coloured, almost tv static, and stringy fur overlay with maroon backing. An imitation of calligraphic form within the upper tan parts crosses the dimensions of string and static where they switch the directional linework and become thinner. The refinement of colour and lifework makes this piece modern and architectural. The small iteration of the pallet, with a singular purple line in the upper left corner. Gold ornamentation compliments the tonal piece beside the imitative calligraphy. Wilson displays careful characteristics with this card, continuing careful decisions of limiting colour hues to red and neutrals with textural elements.
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Provenance

- private collection, Niagara
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