Provenance

Mr. R.H. Hubbard, Toronto

Mrs. P. Taylor, Kingston, Ont.

Peter Ohler Fine Arts, Vancouver, July 1994

Private collection, Ontario

Lismer’s best Georgian Bay work conveys the life force that permeates in every facet of flora and fauna, earth, and water. Lismer’s feeling for growth lent a drama and a vitality to whatever he drew or painted. Storm or stillness, sun or shadow, rock, or tree, every animate or inanimate thing vibrated for him. Lismer revisited Georgian Bay throughout his career, producing a significant collection of artwork that vividly conveys his deep admiration and wonder for the region. His written reflections reveal his fascination with Georgian Bay’s unspoiled, natural beauty and its dynamic interplay with the elements, serving as a constant wellspring of inspiration for his artistic endeavors.