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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A serene painting of a field with tall trees and a beautiful sky. A.J. Casson 1898-1992
In the Don Valley, 1920
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In the Don Valley, 1920
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A.J. Casson 1898-1992 In the Don Valley, 1920 A.J. Casson 1898-1992
In the Don Valley, 1920

A.J. Casson Canadian, 1898-1992

In the Don Valley, 1920
oil on panel
9.25 x 11.25 in
signed and dated bottom right

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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) A serene painting of a field with tall trees and a beautiful sky.
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) A.J. Casson 1898-1992 In the Don Valley, 1920
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'In the Don Valley, 1920,' an oil on panel painting by the Canadian artist A.J. Casson, who was a member of the celebrated Group of Seven and lived from 1898...
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"In the Don Valley, 1920," an oil on panel painting by the Canadian artist A.J. Casson, who was a member of the celebrated Group of Seven and lived from 1898 to 1992. The artwork measures 9.25 x 11.25 inches and is signed and dated by Casson on the bottom right.

This piece features a landscape scene with lush foliage and a vibrant, yet composed, color palette that captures the natural beauty of the Don Valley in Ontario. The style is indicative of the Group of Seven's approach, with bold, expressive brushstrokes and an emphasis on the Canadian landscape's distinct character.

The has been part a of the Roberts Gallery collection. It was also featured in the A.J. Casson Retrospective at the Art Gallery of Windsor and the Art Gallery of Ontario in 1978, highlighting its significance in Canadian art history.

"In the Don Valley, 1920" showcases Casson's ability to depict the tranquility and grandeur of the Canadian wilderness with a unique and modernist touch, contributing to the development of a national artistic identity in the early 20th century.

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Provenance

- Roberts Gallery, Toronto

Exhibitions

- A.J. Casson Retrospective; Art Gallery of Windsor and AGO, 1978
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