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Artworks
Jack Beder Polish / Canadian, 1910-1987
Low Clouds, Saddle Mountain, Lake Louise, 1970oil on board6.25 x 8.25 insigned bottom leftCurrency:Further images
In Low Clouds, Saddle Mountain, Lake Louise (1970), Jack Beder captures the majesty of Saddle Mountain covered with low clouds. Located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Saddle Mountain (2,433 m) overlooks...In Low Clouds, Saddle Mountain, Lake Louise (1970), Jack Beder captures the majesty of Saddle Mountain covered with low clouds. Located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Saddle Mountain (2,433 m) overlooks the lake townsite and forms part of the dramatic Bow Range in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain is named from the distinct saddle-like shape of the peak when viewed from certain angles, especially from the Lake Louise area. The lower slopes are forested with subalpine evergreens, while the upper elevations are comprised of bare rock.In this composition, a blanket of low-lying clouds drapes the mountain. These clouds are not just background detail, they are the focal point of this painting. Many travellers regularly describe the “moody, beautiful” effect of low clouds over Lake Louise, noting that even amidst rain or fog, the scenery remains breathtaking.
Beder uses a palette of cool greys and deep blues in the misty midground, contrasting with richer, earthy greens and ochres in the foreground. The sky feels expansive despite its cloud cover.
This oil on board measures 6.25 x 8.25 inches and is signed by the artist on the lower right. It is featured on page 110 of Jack Beder: Life and Art in Canada (2025), a publication by Rookleys Canadian Art Gallery. Acquired directly from the artist’s estate, it is catalogued as inventory #822.
This piece was also featured in the Jack Beder: Life and Art in Canada exhibition at Rookleys Canadian Art Gallery.
Provenance
- acquired directly from estate
- Beder inventory #822
- Elliott & Company Custom Picture Framing, St. Catharines
Literature
- on page 110 of "Jack Beder: Life and Art in Canada", 2025
