Jack Beder’s Folding Mountain, Fiddle River, Jasper National Park (1970) captures the breathtaking landscape of one of Canada’s most iconic national parks. The piece showcases the Folding Mountain rising above the Fiddle River within Jasper National Park, part of the Canadian Rockies in western Alberta. Bright highlights and shadows interplay to show the rocky surface and shifting light on the mountain.

Established in 1907, Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its glacier-fed rivers, mountain peaks and wildlife, it has long been a source of inspiration for Canadian artists. Beder’s painting stands as a tribute to this extraordinary park and reflects his continued love for capturing the Canadian wilderness during the 1970s.

Executed in oil on board, the painting measures 10.5 by 13.75 inches and is signed in the bottom right corner. This work was acquired directly from the artist’s estate and is catalogued as inventory #799. It is featured on page 105 of Jack Beder: Life and Art in Canada (2025), a publication by Rookleys Canadian Art Gallery. This painting was featured in the Jack Beder: Life and Art in Canada exhibition at Rookleys Canadian Art Gallery.