signed lower left; signed and titled on the reverse
20 × 24 in (50.8 × 61.0 cm)
Auction Estimate:$8,000 - $12,000
Sale date:November 29 - December 6, 2017
Price Realized
$11,500
(including Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Private Collection, Ontario
Johnston’s landscapes are a reflection of his interest in turn-of-the-century ideals, displaying much more atmospheric and decorative qualities than his fellow Group of Seven members. Unlike the modernist paintings of Thomson and Harris, Johnston’s work evolved toward a more traditional realist style, recalling 19th century painters such as Homer Watson. “Moody March” is a fine example of the artist's ability to capture the interplay of light, colour and pattern in nature. The setting of a snow-covered forest lends itself especially well to Johnston’s decorative interpretation of the landscape, due to the effect of shimmering light reflections.
