Tom Thomson's landscape paintings in oil created an enduring image of the Ontario North. His art both reflected and reinforced developing Canadian nationalism. He sketched mostly in the spring or summer, wintering in Toronto where he worked his sketches up into larger canvases, and could also reimagine landscapes from his memory to create his many masterpieces. He shared a Toronto studio with Franklin Carmichael and A.Y. Jackson, and although he died three years before The Group of Seven was formed in 1920, he is considered an influential figure and an unofficial member due to his close relationships with the artists and his profound impact on their work, particularly their shared love for painting the Canadian landscape.
This masterpiece depicts a fall scene with red, orange, and yellow leaves covering the tall, thin trees and in the brush. Some twisted branches block off a pool of dark blue water, and beyond that shows the other side, the skies painted in a medium blue. The incredible use of vibrant warm colours wrap around the pool to create a beautiful contrast, and the few birch trees that can be found mixed in with the dark branches of the others adds a touch of light to the piece.
This art print is framed in black, making all the vibrant colours pop even more. Bring home this masterpiece by Tom Thomson, which will be sure to stand out on any light or cool coloured wall.
