Edwin Holgate
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A singular figure in the history of Canadian art, Edwin Holgate carved a distinctive path through the modernist landscape of the early twentieth century, becoming the seventh member of the celebrated Group of Seven and one of the most accomplished portraitists and figure painters his country has ever produced. This authoritative volume, compiled with essays by Laura Brandon, Sandra Dyck, Brian Foss, François-Marc Gagnon, Rosalind Pepall, and Rosemarie Tovell, presents a comprehensive survey of Holgate's life and work, tracing his artistic development from his formative years in Montreal and Paris through to his celebrated depictions of the Quebec wilderness and the human form. Holgate's art is defined by its structural clarity, quiet monumentality, and a deep sensitivity to both landscape and portraiture — qualities that set him apart from his contemporaries and secured his lasting legacy within the Canadian canon. The contributing scholars illuminate the cultural and historical forces that shaped his vision, situating his practice within the broader currents of nationalism, modernism, and the rich artistic community of interwar Montreal. Richly researched and elegantly presented, this volume is an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the story of how a nation finds its artistic soul.
Author: Rosalind Pepall, Brian Foss
Format: Paperback
Published: 2007, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A singular figure in the history of Canadian art, Edwin Holgate carved a distinctive path through the modernist landscape of the early twentieth century, becoming the seventh member of the celebrated Group of Seven and one of the most accomplished portraitists and figure painters his country has ever produced. This authoritative volume, compiled with essays by Laura Brandon, Sandra Dyck, Brian Foss, François-Marc Gagnon, Rosalind Pepall, and Rosemarie Tovell, presents a comprehensive survey of Holgate's life and work, tracing his artistic development from his formative years in Montreal and Paris through to his celebrated depictions of the Quebec wilderness and the human form. Holgate's art is defined by its structural clarity, quiet monumentality, and a deep sensitivity to both landscape and portraiture — qualities that set him apart from his contemporaries and secured his lasting legacy within the Canadian canon. The contributing scholars illuminate the cultural and historical forces that shaped his vision, situating his practice within the broader currents of nationalism, modernism, and the rich artistic community of interwar Montreal. Richly researched and elegantly presented, this volume is an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the story of how a nation finds its artistic soul.