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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Peter Cheung, In the Deep North, 2023
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Peter Cheung, In the Deep North, 2023

Peter Cheung Chinese / Canadian, b. July 19, 1952

In the Deep North, 2023
oil on canvas
11 x 14 in
signed bottom left
CAD 650.00
Peter Cheung, In the Deep North, 2023
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In the Deep North, painted in 2023 by Peter Cheung is a thought-provoking oil on canvas painting, with dimensions of 11 x 14 inches, and it is signed by the...
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In the Deep North, painted in 2023 by Peter Cheung is a thought-provoking oil on canvas painting, with dimensions of 11 x 14 inches, and it is signed by the artist at the bottom left. This artwork explores the serene and somewhat solemn winter landscape deep in the northern wilderness.


The painting features a small, solitary tent set against a backdrop of densely wooded, snow-covered trees, under the low light of either early morning or late evening. The tent, depicted in a muted gray-blue, is subtly illuminated from within, suggesting the presence of someone braving the harsh, cold conditions. The light escaping the tent casts a warm glow on the snow, creating a striking contrast with the cool blues and whites that dominate the scene.


Cheung’s use of thick, expressive brushstrokes captures the rugged textures of the snowy landscape and the stark, bare trees, enhancing the feeling of isolation and tranquility. The dark tones of the trees frame the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the lone tent in the clearing, while the sky, painted with lighter strokes, provides a glimpse of the waning light.


Overall, this piece is a beautiful representation of solitude and survival in the harsh but breathtakingly beautiful northern wilderness. It conveys a sense of quiet resilience and the small, but significant, comfort of shelter in the vast, untouched natural world.

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