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Tom Roberts
Canadian, 1909-1998

Tom Roberts Canadian, 1909-1998

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Tom Roberts Canadian, 1909-1998

Summer Morning, St. Joseph
oil on board
16 x 24 in
signed bottom left
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'Summer Morning, St. Joseph' by Tom Roberts is a painting that captures the warmth and tranquility of a summer day in a rural setting. In the foreground, there's a wide,...
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"Summer Morning, St. Joseph" by Tom Roberts is a painting that captures the warmth and tranquility of a summer day in a rural setting. In the foreground, there's a wide, open field with hints of pathways or crop rows, painted in warm tones of yellow and ochre, suggesting the ripeness of summer.

The focal point of the composition is a white church with a steeple, which stands out against the softer background and symbolizes the community's spiritual center. Surrounding the church are various buildings, possibly farmhouses or barns, which are painted with a level of detail that suggests their importance to the rural life depicted.

The trees are full with summer foliage, rendered in rich greens, and they provide a contrast to the open sky and the built environment. The sky itself is painted in light blues and whites, with the softness of the brushstrokes giving the impression of a gentle summer breeze.

The painting is executed with a loose, impressionistic style, where the brushstrokes are visible and contribute to the overall sense of movement and life in the scene. Roberts' use of light and color creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, inviting the viewer to experience the peacefulness of a summer morning in St. Joseph.

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- artist’s label on the reverse
- Eaton's Art Gallery
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