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Artworks
Maud Lewis Canadian, 1903 -1970
Train Station, c 1968mixed media on masonite12 x 14 insigned lower leftCurrency:Further images
Maud Lewis, Train Station presents a lively winter scene filled with the cheerful, simplified forms that make her work so recognizable. A bright red steam locomotive pulls into a snowy...Maud Lewis, Train Station presents a lively winter scene filled with the cheerful, simplified forms that make her work so recognizable. A bright red steam locomotive pulls into a snowy stop while a horse-drawn sleigh glides across the hillside above, turning the painting into a busy meeting of old and new ways of travel. In the foreground, small figures in vivid clothing animate the station grounds, while a bold black tree anchors the composition at the left.
Lewis uses strong, flat colour and charmingly direct shapes to transform the setting into something festive and welcoming. The red buildings, white snow, and clear blue sky create sharp contrasts, and the scattered houses and church on the hills give the scene a village-like warmth. Rather than aiming for realism, the painting captures the feeling of a winter day made memorable by movement, colour, and community.
Provenance
- purchased in 1968 directly from the artist by descendant of the previous owner
- private collection, Niagara1of 110