Maurice Haycock Canadian, 1900-1988
Alexandra Fiord, NWT (Edge of the Shore Ice), 1972
oil on panel
11 x 14 in
signed and dated bottom right
painted June 12, 1972
painted June 12, 1972
Further images
'Maurice Haycock's 'Alexandra Fiord' is a mesmerizing portrayal of a natural landscape, where the raw beauty of nature is captured with a rich tapestry of colors and textures. The...
"Maurice Haycock's "Alexandra Fiord" is a mesmerizing portrayal of a natural landscape, where the raw beauty of nature is captured with a rich tapestry of colors and textures.
The central focus of the artwork is the expansive fiord, its waterways gracefully meandering through the canvas. The artist uses varying shades of blues, from deep navy to soft aqua, to delineate the waters, creating a dynamic contrast against the sandy and rocky terrains that surround it.
The terrain itself is an interesting juxtaposition of smooth, sandy patches and rugged, rocky outcrops. Haycock uses a mix of soft pastels for the sands and deeper, earthier tones for the rocks, creating a sense of depth and dimension. The undulating forms of the land are beautifully highlighted with the play of light and shadow, emphasizing the curvature and slopes.
The central focus of the artwork is the expansive fiord, its waterways gracefully meandering through the canvas. The artist uses varying shades of blues, from deep navy to soft aqua, to delineate the waters, creating a dynamic contrast against the sandy and rocky terrains that surround it.
The terrain itself is an interesting juxtaposition of smooth, sandy patches and rugged, rocky outcrops. Haycock uses a mix of soft pastels for the sands and deeper, earthier tones for the rocks, creating a sense of depth and dimension. The undulating forms of the land are beautifully highlighted with the play of light and shadow, emphasizing the curvature and slopes.
Provenance
- artist inventory #MH-NWT-72-19
- signed, titled and dated on reverse