The image shows 'Banff, April, 1976,' a watercolor on paper by Canadian artist Alan Collier (1911-1990). It comes protected by museum glass and has a provenance from Collier Inventory #G123-22...
The image shows "Banff, April, 1976," a watercolor on paper by Canadian artist Alan Collier (1911-1990). It comes protected by museum glass and has a provenance from Collier Inventory #G123-22 and Roberts Gallery, Toronto #5686H, with the consignor located in Toronto.
The painting presents a tranquil scene of Banff during the spring month of April, capturing the transition from winter to spring. The composition is dominated by a dense stand of tall, slender trees in various dark hues that create a sense of depth and texture. The trees' vertical lines are set against a soft, light sky with subtle color variations. In the foreground, young evergreen trees emerge from the snowy ground, their greenery offering a contrast to the stark trunks behind them and hinting at the new growth of spring.
Collier's use of watercolor gives the scene a delicate and airy quality, with the white of the paper serving as the snow, emphasizing the purity and quietness of the landscape. The artwork is a serene depiction of the Canadian Rockies, embodying the stillness and beauty of the region.