A.Y. Jackson Canadian, 1882-1974
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"Laurentian Winter, c. 1930" by the Canadian artist A.Y. Jackson. Jackson, a renowned member of the Group of Seven, is known for his paintings that capture the Canadian landscape's rugged and raw beauty.
The painting is an oil on canvas work measuring 18.25 x 24.25 inches, and it's signed by the artist on the bottom right. It portrays a winter scene in the Laurentians, a mountain range in Quebec, showcasing rolling hills covered in snow. The color palette is muted, with soft whites, browns, and blues creating a quiet, serene atmosphere. A small house and a barn, typical of the rural Quebec landscape, are nestled into the wintry scene, providing a sense of scale and the presence of human life within the vast natural setting.
The painting has a notable provenance, having been part of the Art Gallery of Ontario's permanent collection and a gift from the estate of Jennings David Young in 1999. It has been exhibited at the University Club in 1970 and at the Arts and Letters Club in 1972 to celebrate the artist's 90th birthday.
"Laurentian Winter" exemplifies Jackson's contribution to the development of a uniquely Canadian style of painting and reflects his enduring interest in the diverse landscapes of Canada.