signed lower right; signed, titled and dated “August 1979” on the reverse (also signed on the artist’s label on the reverse)
12 × 15 in (30.5 × 38.1 cm)
Auction Estimate:$20,000 - $30,000
Sale date:December 1, 2022
Price Realized
$20,400
(including Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Roberts Gallery, Toronto
Consignor Canadian Fine Art, auction, Toronto, 28 November 2014, lot 14
Private Collection, Toronto
A.J. Casson’s lifelong commitment to Ontarian subject matter made him deeply familiar with the land and enabled him to expertly render the subtlety of the landscape. The distinct seasons in Ontario meant that Casson’s environment was constantly changing, providing him with ample inspiration without leaving the province, unlike his contemporaries.
Oxtongue River is located on the southwestern edge of Algonquin Park in Ontario. This area was frequented by Group of Seven members who embarked on both collective and independent sketching trips. As a result, Algonquin Park and the surrounding area has become an iconic visual reference in Canadian art history.
