Landscape paintings have always been an essential element within Canadian art. Artists such as Emily Carr, Tom Thompson and the Group of Seven have historically documented the beauty and mysteries of true Canadian identity. Consignor auction house recently sold a newly discovered Lawren Harris sketch. A truly memorizing depiction of a single Island reflecting its beauty on a shining lake. This autumn themed piece was featured in the second Group of Seven exhibition in 1921, just painted a year or two before. With its early history and simple beauty Algoma (Algoma Sketch 48), nearly doubled its estimate at last week's live auction, with a final sale price of $977,500.00
(Peter Fischer, Reflections in Spencer III, Oil on Canvas, 60 x 26 IN)
Here at Navillus we support and value emerging and established Canadian artists who carry on the landscape tradition. Artists including Peter Fischer, John Visser, and Tom Kerwin capture the spirit of Canada while continuing to breathe new life into the Canadian landscape tradition.
(Tom Kerwin, Last Light, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 36 IN)
(John Visser, Dream So Real, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 48 IN)