1931
oil
From the collection of Vancouver Art Gallery
Dominant colour
Totem and Forest is a 1931 oil by Emily Carr, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Vancouver Art Gallery.
This painting shows a tall totem pole in the center, surrounded by green trees and hills. The totem pole has many carved figures, including a bird, a fish, and a human face. The background is mostly green, with some blue and yellow. The totem pole is very detailed, with many different textures and patterns. The artist used oil paint to create a sense of depth and dimension. The painting is quite colorful, with a lot of contrast between the light and dark areas. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Emily Carr.
Emily Carr (December 13, 1871 – March 2, 1945) was a Canadian artist who was inspired by the monumental art and villages of the First Nations and the landscapes of British Columbia.
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