Recently, M and I spent a day at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, looking at the work of some of Canada’s most famous artists. If you click on the pictures, you can get a better view of the paintings. I realise that they’re not the best photos; I took them with my cell phone.
Here is an 1886 painting of the Toronto harbour front by George Agnew.
The muggy heat of a Toronto summer day is captured in this impressionist-like painting.
I adore this Paul Peel painting of a little girl on a beach.
Peel went to France to study with the impressionists. This work is very reminiscient of that style.
This Charlotte Schriber painting of some sledding children has frequently been reproduced.
Canadiana, anyone?
Although he painted with the Group of Seven, Tom Thompson actually was not a member of that famous club. Here is a very representative example of his work.
An Ontario landscape by Tom Tompson.
I love the paintings of Lawren Harris. Spare and minimalist, they constitute a departure from the Group of Seven style.
There’s a very restful voice in this painting.
Here’s another Harris landscape.
Poignant.
And lastly, an iconic work by Emily Carr.
A retospective of Canadian artists would not be complete without her.
After a hard day at the museum we went to a wonderful little French restaurant where we had a lovely bottle of wine.
This went well with our cassoulet and pate.
I like long weekends. 🙂
Looks like a great weekend! Glad you had a nice time. 🙂
Thank you. 🙂 It was interesting and fun. 🙂
It’s sounds like the perfect day, Lynette. Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful photos. I’m with you, the little girl on the beach is priceless!
You’re welcome. 🙂
Yes, it was a very good day 🙂
I have to say that I am drawn to those Harris landscapes. Just very restful. But I also love that harbour scene. A good day out, I’d say, Lynette! Odd that you posted this yesterday…I’d been thinking about you at the start of the week!
Hi Jenny! 🙂
I find them very restful as well. I think that most of his work has that quality. I recently read a news report that said that one of his paintings – a small one of a dog swimming across a river – sold for something around a million dollars. But then again, his paintings sold well during his active years.
It’s funny that you mention having thought of me – I have been thinking about you, as well. I hope you are well. 🙂
I’m so glad you and M went away and had a lovely time. The pictures of the paintings turned out well, I’m sure the wine went down the same way. Hugs xx
I’m loving the whole day you had together! I especially love the Lawren Harris work. So clean and stark. Yay!! Thank you for sharing such a pleasant afternoon with me!
His work is wonderful. 🙂 You’re very welcome. 🙂
Oh dear, what gorgeous, gorgeous pictures. Can you take me with you to the musée next time? 🙂 🙂
🙂 Thanks. It was a really great day. Fabulous paintings & a good meal – pretty nice. 🙂