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PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Toronto

BIBLIOGRAPHIE
Dennis Reid, Alberta Rhythm: The Later Work of A.Y. Jackson, 1982, Art Gallery of Ontario, page 10

A.Y. Jackson traveled across Canada to scout sketching locations, exploring them on foot. Painting on the spot, he captured the subtleties of the landscapes that he considered. Split Rock is an atmospheric example of the balance of colour, texture and form that is characteristic of Jackson’s later works. An array of rocks in the foreground provides a focus in the painting, and the softness of the water balances the starkness of the terrain. Through careful consideration of colour tones and application of paint in soft brush-strokes, Jackson captures an authentic and engaging representation of his subject.

In the catalogue for the 1953 retrospective of Jackson’s work, Arthur Lismer writes, “There is something cosmic in his interpretation of the movement of earth and sky and weather forms in his paintings, but he never pushes the medium to extravagant expression. Always it seems that he grasps the fundamental unity of spirit and technique.” This major traveling retrospective of Jackson’s work opened at the Art Gallery of Toronto, and honoured the artist’s significant contribution to Canadian art.

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