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Doris McCarthy
Canadian, 1910-2010

Doris McCarthy Canadian, 1910-2010

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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Doris McCarthy, Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay, 1946
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Doris McCarthy, Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay, 1946
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Doris McCarthy, Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay, 1946

Doris McCarthy Canadian, 1910-2010

Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay, 1946
oil on panel
11.5 x 13.5 in
signed bottom left
CAD 10,000.00
Doris McCarthy, Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay, 1946
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Doris McCarthy, The Rapids on Crowe River, 2000
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Doris McCarthy, The Rapids on Crowe River, 2000
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Doris McCarthy, The Rapids on Crowe River, 2000
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'Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay' by Doris McCarthy presents viewers with a captivating vista of the rugged beauty of the Georgian Bay coastline. McCarthy, celebrated for her depictions of the...
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"Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay" by Doris McCarthy presents viewers with a captivating vista of the rugged beauty of the Georgian Bay coastline. McCarthy, celebrated for her depictions of the Canadian landscape, offers a striking portrayal of this iconic scene.

In this painting, McCarthy captures the dramatic interplay between land, water, and sky. The use of oil on panel medium allows McCarthy to convey the rich textures of the rocks and the luminous quality of the water and sky.

McCarthy's keen eye for composition and her adept use of color and light result in a scene that is both dynamic and atmospheric. The contrast between the solid forms of the rocks and the fluidity of the water creates a sense of movement and energy, while the soft hues of the sky imbue the scene with a serene and tranquil ambiance.

Through "Rocks and Lighthouse, Georgian Bay," viewers are transported to the rugged shores of Georgian Bay, where they can immerse themselves in the timeless beauty of the Canadian landscape as interpreted by Doris McCarthy.

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Provenance

- Doris McCarthy Inventory #460825 on reverse
- Private Collection, Whitby, Ontario

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