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.
I adore this Paul Peel painting of a little girl on a beach.
This Charlotte Schriber painting of some sledding children has frequently been reproduced.
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.
I love the paintings of Lawren Harris. Spare and minimalist, they constitute a departure from the Group of Seven style.
Here’s another Harris landscape.
And lastly, an iconic work by Emily Carr.
After a hard day at the museum we went to a wonderful little French restaurant where we had a lovely bottle of wine.
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. 🙂