ALC CGP G7 OSA RCA RSA
1882 - 1974
Canadian
Half-Way Lake, Combermere, Ont
oil on board
signed and on verso signed, titled, dated 1962 and inscribed variously
10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in, 26.7 x 34.3 cm
Available for post auction sale. CAD
PRICE: $18,750
Preview at: Heffel Toronto – 13 Hazelton Ave
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Toronto
Painted in the early 1960s, A.Y. Jackson’s Half-Way Lake, Conbermere, Ontario is a serene depiction of the Canadian landscape, showcasing Jackson’s ability to capture the tranquil beauty of nature. In the foreground, a small red and white motorboat is docked at the edge of a calm lake, its bold colors standing in contrast to the surrounding greens.
The lake occupies the center of the composition, its reflective surface mirroring the green, hilly mountains in the background. Jackson skillfully uses the curve of the shoreline to guide the viewer’s eye around the picture to the rolling green hills in the distance. The varied greens in the mountains and their doubled reflections in the lake evoke both calm and movement, capturing the dynamic yet peaceful nature of the scene.
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