Alexander Young Jackson (1882 - 1974)
Beaver Lake Comberemere, Ont., 1961
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Gallery
Espace 1130 - Cosner Gallery | Art dealers
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Medium
Oil on panel
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Time
Post-War Canadian art
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Dimensions
26,7 x 33 cm | 10,5'' x 13''
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Dimensions with frame
50,8 x 58,4 cm | 20'' x 23''
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Signed
Signed lower right, signed, titled and dated on verso
As a resident of Manotick, a village on the Rideau River, AY Jackson frequently commutes to Ottawa by bus in the 1950s. Soon, the artist gets tired of changing public transit schedules and moves to downtown Ottawa, on Mac Laren Street in 1962. From that moment, Jackson is constantly asked to participate in various social activities. Despite his busy schedule, the artist travels frequently to the countryside in the region to produce sketches.
During this period, the artist, nicknamed "Alec" by his friends, depicts the landscapes of the Outaouais regions. However, without a driver's license, his movements are more difficult. Fortunately, thanks to his fame and the social network he built in Ottawa, a volunteer was always willing to lead him on his excursions.
other works of the artist

Alexander Young Jackson
Springtime Penetang

Alexander Young Jackson
Beaver Lake Comberemere, Ont.

Alexander Young Jackson
Rouge River above Table Falls, Grenville Qc, March

Alexander Young Jackson
Spring Lower St-Lawrence

Alexander Young Jackson
Berlin Ont.

Alexander Young Jackson
Winter Georgian Bay

Alexander Young Jackson
Autum, Lake Superior

Alexander Young Jackson
Galbraith's Island, July, 1955
