Would you have thought automatically that this painting was a Tom Thomson? No, I wouldn’t have either. That’s why a new exhibition of small works by the iconic Group of Seven artist is so compelling.
Is there anything new to learn about Tom Thomson? Many of us have seen major exhibitions of his paintings and have read books about his life, perhaps even forming a view on whether his mysterious death on July 8, 1917, was an accident or murder.
But more than a century later, discoveries are still possible.
-from writer Paul Gessell’s article about the Thomson exhibition at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The 130 small oil works comprise a new exhibition, Tom Thomson: North Star, on through January at the McMichael, followed by installation at the Art Gallery of Alberta in February. Do yourself a favor and read the Paul Gessell article in Galleries West magazine for much more on the never-ending impact and surprise of this celebrated artist.
The McMichael exhibition site, here.
Galleries West article, here.
Top of post, image credit: Tom Thomson (1877–1917), Water Flowers, 1915, oil on wood panel, 21.3 x 26.7 cm, Purchase 1976, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 1976.20
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Wow! Who knew? Now I do. Thank you, JW!
stunning images
Yes you’re right. I had never seen any of his small oils, which are very different from his larger works.