1908
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Dominant colour
La Vieille Maison Holton à Montréal is a 1908 oil by James Wilson Morrice, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
This painting depicts a serene winter scene, with a large yellow house as its central focus. The house features a white roof and a chimney, surrounded by trees and a fence. In the foreground, a horse-drawn sleigh is visible, while a woman and child are seen walking on the right side of the image. The painting's color palette is characterized by soft, muted tones, with shades of yellow, blue, and brown dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, adding to the overall sense of tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of James Wilson Morrice.
James Wilson Morrice (August 10, 1865 – January 23, 1924) is considered Canada's foremost modernist artist.
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