Early Canadian Masterpieces

The consignment of a major collection of early watercolours spurred the decision to mount a major retrospective exhibition of Early Canadian Masterpieces, with the addition of works collected by us over many decades. Spanning the century between 1825 and 1925, this exhibition represents major early artists committed to capturing the lifestyle and landscape of early Indigenous and pioneer life across Canada. Many of these early artists immigrated from Europe and received artistic training, some received little training. Many artists travelled across the country before the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, later at the invitation of Van Horne as part of the Railway Artists documenting the opening of the Canadian West. These artists developed a unique style of Canadian landscape painting. Join us on a journey through early Canadian art history.

The exhibition will be posted online and available to view in the gallery on Tuesday, November 26. Please join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 30 from 1-4 pm.