A.Y. Jackson Canadian, 1882-1974
Summer House at Poltimore, Quebec, 1956
oil on panel
10.5 x 13.5 in
signed bottom right
dated April, 1956 on back
dated April, 1956 on back
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A.Y. Jackson's 'Summer House at Poltimore, Quebec' masterfully captures the essence of rural life amidst the changing seasons. This artwork elegantly portrays a modest summer house nestled among trees, their...
A.Y. Jackson's "Summer House at Poltimore, Quebec" masterfully captures the essence of rural life amidst the changing seasons. This artwork elegantly portrays a modest summer house nestled among trees, their barren branches suggesting the onset of winter. The house, painted in neutral tones, stands in striking contrast to the vibrant green shutters and the lone evergreen tree by its side, indicating the persistence of life even as seasons change. The ground, blanketed in patches of snow, provides a soft contrast to the rich browns and greens, and hints at the frosty days ahead. Jackson's brushwork evokes a sense of calm and nostalgia, taking the viewer on a journey to a serene countryside retreat.
Provenance
- Heffel Fine Art
- Gemst, Montreal