Provenance

N.D. Young, Toronto

Chris Varley, Toronto

Masters Gallery, Calgary

Private collection, Calgary

Georgian Bay was a region A.Y. Jackson would return to regularly throughout his career, the artist referring to the area as his “happy hunting ground.” He enjoyed the opportunity to paddle around islands and explore the web of channels, affording him near-infinite vistas for sketching. Jackson often stayed with Dr. James MacCallum, a friend and patron to members of the Group of Seven, during his forays in the area. MacCallum’s cottage was located on an island (which MacCallum called “West Wind Island”) in Go Home Bay. David Silcox emphasizes the importance of this relationship for Jackson and his fellow artists, as MacCallum’s support and friendship created “an atmosphere of possibility that gave birth to a stunning array of superb works.”