Covered Bridge in Winter by Maud Lewis

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CA$16,000 - CA$20,000

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CA$17,000

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Canadian Folk Art

ARTIST

Maud Lewis (1901–1970) has become one of Canada’s most renowned artists, the subject of numerous monographs, novels, plays, documentaries, and even a feature film. She was born into relative comfort and obscurity, and died in poverty, though enjoying national fame. She overcame severe physical challenges to create a unique artistic style, and sparked a boom in folk art in her home province of Nova Scotia. Though she rarely left her tiny house, her works have travelled around the world, and in the decades since her death, she has become an iconic figure, a symbol of Nova Scotia, and a beloved character in the popular imagination.

Size

Board: 12" x 15.75."

Category

Folk Art

Description

Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. 1965-7. A version of this quintessential Maud Lewis scene was chosen by Canada Post for a 2020 Christmas stamp. Covered Bridge in Winter is a serial image found in many variations only in the 1960s. This work shows three differently coloured sleighs. The snow-laden evergreens with their signature blue loops combined with the novel covered bridge add strong and interesting focal points. The painting is mixed media on pulpboard (beaver board). Signed "Maud. Lewis" at lower right.

Condition

In good overall condition. The brown rooftops, horses, and fence show minor scratches and nicks with surface loss. Impact with wear to the upper right corner. Modest discolouration and tonig, particularly to the white background.

Medium

Mixed media on pulpboard (beaver board).

Provenance

Purchased directly from the artist by a descendent of the owner.

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