Canadian. 1935. Oil on board. This monumental painting was missing for years, but resurfaced in the early 1980s in an old house owned by George Hope and his sister Elizabeth, in the small hamlet of Roseville, Ontario (just south of Kitchener). Elizabeth sold it to Don & Joyce Blyth in 1984. Unframed. When Homer Watson's talent caught the attention of the British Royal Family in the late 19th century, his career flourished leaving behind one of the greatest legacies in the Canadian Art World. Oscar Wilde coined him to be ‘the Canadian Constable.’ When works by this artist are viewed collectively it becomes immediately apparent that he was capturing the industrious endeavors of the pioneers and farmers. He captured the opening up of the forest region but also incorporated, more than many artists dramatic environmental events such as flooding and ice jams as well as atmospheric effects including moonlight, ‘after the rain’ along with pending storms and droughts. Signed, "HOMER WATSON" lower left edge. Titled, "The Hayrack" verso. 34 x 44". Don and Joyce Blyth collection. CODE:PFA