ALC CGP G7 OSA RCA RSA
1882 - 1974
Canadian
The Bar X Ranch, Pincher Creek, Alberta
oil on board
signed and on verso signed, titled, dated May 1954 and certified by the Naomi Jackson Groves Inventory #1474
10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in, 26.7 x 34.3 cm
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000 CAD
Sold for: $21,250
Preview at:
PROVENANCE
Acquired from the Artist in 1954
By descent to a Private Collection, Alberta
Fine Canadian Art, Heffel Fine Art Auction House, May 27, 2015, lot 158
Acquired from the above by a Private Collection, Vancouver
By descent to the present Private Estate, Vancouver
LITERATURE
Dennis Reid, Alberta Rhythm: The Later Work of A.Y. Jackson, Art Gallery of Ontario, 1982, reproduced page 75
David McNeill, Southern Alberta by A.Y. Jackson, Southern Alberta Land Trust and the Pincher Creek & District Historical Society, 2001, reproduced and listed, unpaginated
EXHIBITED
Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge, A.Y. Jackson in Southern Alberta, December 5, 1981 - January 3, 1982
The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, Southern Alberta by A.Y. Jackson, Southern Alberta Land Trust and the Pincher Creek & District Historical Society, September 28 - October 31, 2001
In May of 1954, A.Y. Jackson depicted this farm on the Bar X Ranch with the late snow that often lingers in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in the spring. Jackson had sketched in southern Alberta regularly since 1937 at the invitation of his brother Ernest, who lived in Lethbridge, and had made numerous friends there. He had grown very fond of the vast open spaces, and he enjoyed being able to move around the land and paint and sketch where he pleased. He met members of the Lethbridge Sketch Club - in particular a man named Frederick Cross - who drove him to places such as the Crowsnest Pass, Cowley and Lundbreck to paint. Jackson was attracted to river valleys and coulees, where the land had more character and took unexpected twists and turns. Known locally as “river bottoms,” these regions provided shelter from the area’s relentless winds, held snow longer in the spring and created belts of shelter for trees. Along these river bottoms, considered oases of the prairies, many ranchers chose to build their homes and barns, and shelter their livestock.
All prices are in Canadian Dollars
Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information posted, errors and omissions may occur. All bids are subject to our
Terms and Conditions of Business. Bidders must ensure they have satisfied themselves with the
condition of the Lot prior to bidding. Condition reports are available upon request.