signed lower left; signed, titled and dated 1953 on the reverse
16 × 18 in (40.6 × 45.7 cm)
Auction Estimate:$12,000 - $15,000
Sale date:June 9, 2021
Price Realized
$22,800
(including Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Born in London, England, William Percival Weston settled in British Columbia in 1909. Weston explored coastal B.C. on frequent sketching trips, impressed with the region’s rugged natural beauty. An admirer of the work of Emily Carr, the two corresponded, sharing their ideas and artistic motivations. Influential as an arts educator, Weston created an instructional drawing manual for teachers which was published in 1932. His emphasis on drawing was well-suited to capturing the distinctive trees, immense mountains and rocky expanses of his surroundings. In 1946, Weston retired from teaching and devoted himself to painting full-time.
This work offers a view of Howe Sound, North of Vancouver and close by the town of Squamish. With its breathtaking mountains and fjords, the captivating vistas of the region provide ample inspiration for landscape painters. The painting is thoughtfully composed with the directional unity of tree, water and road. Weston’s deeply felt admiration at the natural grandeur of the Northwest Pacific Coast permeates throughout his art.
