Provenance

Westend Gallery, Edmonton

Private collection, Edmonton/Victoria

Literature

William Gough, The Art of David Blackwood, 1988, reproduced.
Katharine Lochnan, Black Ice: David Blackwood Prints of Newfoundland, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, 2011, reproduced.

David Blackwood, one of Canada’s most celebrated printmakers, is renowned for his etchings depicting Newfoundland’s maritime heritage. His images of whales, often portrayed as powerful and enigmatic forces within the vast North Atlantic, are among his most iconic works. These etchings capture both the grandeur and isolation of life at sea, resonating deeply with audiences for their storytelling and atmospheric intensity.