Painted in 1972, Rough Weather, St. Flavie captures the dramatic force of coastal weather along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. In this expressive oil on board, Canadian artist Lorne Bouchard depicts the village of St. Flavie, Quebec, under a turbulent sky, where heavy clouds and wind-swept brushwork create a palpable sense of atmosphere and motion. The painting’s compact format intensifies its mood, drawing the viewer into a moment of tension between land, sky, and sea.

Using a restrained palette of greys, browns, and cool blues, Bouchard evokes the stark beauty of Quebec’s maritime landscapes. His dynamic composition and expressive treatment of light reflect a modern Canadian landscape tradition, one deeply rooted in observation but enriched by tonal and emotional depth. Known for his portrayals of rural and small-town Quebec, Bouchard was part of a generation of artists who documented the province’s evolving natural and cultural identity.

Rough Weather, St. Flavie is an excellent example of mid-20th-century Quebec painting, ideal for collectors of Canadian regional art, seaside landscape painting, and works that explore the elemental drama of weather and place.

St. Flavie is a small coastal village located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of eastern Quebec, at the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula. Nestled along the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River, it has long been known for its dramatic tidal landscapes, rocky beaches, and panoramic views of the river’s widening estuary. Founded in the mid-19th century, St. Flavie developed as a fishing and farming community, but over time became a quiet retreat for artists and travelers drawn to its unique light and maritime atmosphere. The village's changing skies, sweeping shoreline, and raw natural beauty have made it an enduring subject for Quebec landscape painters, including Lorne Bouchard, who captured its elemental spirit in works like Rough Weather, St. Flavie.

This painting is 12 x 16 inches and is signed on the bottom right.