Artwork
Winter, Baie-Saint-Paul
Winter, Baie-Saint-Paul is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Albert H. Robinson. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
Winter, Baie-Saint-Paul is a 1923 oil painting by Canadian landscape artist Albert H. Robinson, capturing a serene winter scene in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil winter landscape with a central stream, snow-covered houses, and trees, evoking a sense of quiet and stillness in the Quebecois setting.
Technique & Style
Robinson employed bold, unconventional colors and simplified forms, characteristic of his distinctive approach within the American Impressionist movement, utilizing expressive brushstrokes and texture to convey the coldness of the season.
History & Provenance
Created in 1923, the work reflects Robinson's association with influential Canadian art groups, including the Group of Seven (exhibited with in 1920), the Beaver Hall Group (co-founder), and the Canadian Group of Painters (co-founder).
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Henry Robinson , also known as Albert H. Robinson and as A. H. Robinson (January 2, 1881 – September 7, 1956) was a Canadian landscape painter, an invited contributor to the first Group of Seven exhibition in…
