This charming scene by Maud Lewis is a rarer example of the artist’s early work from the 1950s. More complex and layered, the scene showcases the busyness of the village in winter with children walking to school, lumbermen hauling logs, and villagers riding into town on their bright red sleighs. Known for her affinity to the hum of the village as the community mills about, Maud Lewis was keen to capture the colour and design of this activity. As the viewer can see the summer leaves still filling out the trees, the artist’s favouring of elements over visual accuracy is exemplified. Charming and diverse, this piece wonderfully captures the imagination and interpretation of the artist’s life in Nova Scotia.
