Lionel Lemoine Fitzgerald Canadian, 1890-1956
Mountain View, 1925
charcoal on paper
8 x 10 in
signed and dated bottom right
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This delicate charcoal drawing captures a mountain panorama with FitzGerald's hallmark restraint and elegance. Rendered in soft strokes, the composition achieves a harmony, mountain ridges, tree silhouettes, and foreground details...
This delicate charcoal drawing captures a mountain panorama with FitzGerald's hallmark restraint and elegance. Rendered in soft strokes, the composition achieves a harmony, mountain ridges, tree silhouettes, and foreground details emerge with gentle precision. Created in 1925, the work reflects FitzGerald’s belief in finding profound meaning within humble landscapes, marking his move toward a more contemplative and modernist vision.
Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald was the only member of the Group of Seven from western Canada, bringing a unique perspective to the iconic Canadian landscape movement.
This charcoal on paper measures 8 x 10 inches and is signed and dated on the bottom right.
Provenance
- dated July 14, 1925- private collection, Colorado
- Heffel, Toronto, 2017
- private collection, Vancouver Island
- Waddington's, Toronto, 1998