Largely self-taught, Henri Masson combined his narrative abilities with a fluid Group of Seven style. He lived in Ottawa from 1921 and began exhibiting nationally in 1938 and internationally in 1946. His themes reflect his belief in the unity of nature and art. Cityscapes and landscapes reveal a sense of place and time. Masson used a loose, vigorous brush style in many media. His best works are full of detail and movement. Masson’s works are held in major Canadian collections including the National Gallery of Canada and the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. Presented here is an original ink wash and charcoal drawing on paper measuring some 29x38cm.
Artist: Henri Léopold Masson (1907-1996); Title: Les Islets; Date: n.d.; Medium: ink wash, charcoal on paper; Size (paper): 29x38cm / 11.4”x15"; Signed and titled (lower left)
Collection of Things also offers this striking lithograph by Masson.