Rocky Islands, Georgian Bay, 1971 by Charles Fraser Comfort (1900 to 1994)captures the quiet strength and natural beauty of one of Ontario’s most iconic landscapes. Comfort paints the smooth, sculpted rock outcrops of the Canadian Shield, worn down over centuries and instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with Georgian Bay’s rugged shoreline. Early morning light warms the stone and reflects off the clear waters of Lake Huron, where a few white gulls sweep across the scene. Their presence adds movement without interrupting the stillness of the bay.

Comfort bathes the entire setting in a soft, golden glow, allowing the colours of the rocks, sky, and open water to blend in a peaceful harmony. His brushwork sensitively evokes the texture of the granite islands and the gentle motion of the waves as they meet the shore. The composition carries a sense of calm associated with the eastern edge of Georgian Bay and the remote islands surrounding Killarney and the Thirty Thousand Islands region, a major and highly searched Canadian landscape area connected with the Group of Seven, Canadian Shield geology, cottage country, and Canada’s national parks.

This painting reflects Comfort’s deep connection to the Canadian landscape and his ability to translate its character into thoughtful, atmospheric compositions. Georgian Bay has long inspired artists, from members of the Group of Seven to contemporary painters, and Comfort’s interpretation shares that same reverence. In Rocky Islands, he captures the timeless beauty of this northern Ontario shoreline, inviting viewers into a moment shaped by light, water, and the enduring presence of the Canadian Shield. This piece measures 10 x 12 inches, is signed bottom right and titled on the reverse with Inventory No. 388.