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Fisherman Painting his Boat by Fred Trask
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Fisherman Painting his Boat by Fred Trask
Estimate:
CA$500 - CA$700
Sold
CA$900
Live Auction
Canadian Folk Art
ARTIST
Fred Trask (born 1946) hails from Digby, Nova Scotia, and began his artistic journey at the age of 25. Specializing in naive art, Fred's acrylic paintings offer a unique perspective on daily life, encompassing landscapes, interiors, figures, and animals. His canvases, notably devoid of traditional perspective, invite viewers to explore bustling scenes teeming with activity. A frequent subject of his work was Maud Lewis and her nearby house. His style is characterized by a raw yet sophisticated naivety, often featuring rooms adorned with tongue-and-groove flooring, walls, and scenic windows. Fred's signature, gracing both the front and back of his works, bears a distinctive red stamp that carries his name and mark. Fred Trask's art has found a home in esteemed institutions such as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and The Museum of History, in addition to numerous private collections.
Size
Sight: 23.5" x 35.25". Frame: 27.5" x 39.25" x 1.75".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Digby, Nova Scotia. Last quarter 20th century. A particularly good painting of a fisherman painting his boat at low tide. Signed, "Fred Trask" lower left.
Condition
Very good condition. Some roughness on the frame.
Medium
Oil on board.
Provenance
From the Rob Robinson Collection.
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