Sydney Berne 1921-2013 Original Oil Painting Canadian Laurentian Landscape
CA$ 535.50
Sydney Berne (1921–2013)Original Canadian Oil Painting – Northern Landscape
Original oil painting on wood panel attributed to listed Canadian artist Sydney Berne (1921–2013), depicting a rugged northern landscape with water, exposed timber, slender bare trees and distant hills. The painting has a particularly atmospheric quality, with Berne using muted violet, blue, ochre, green and earth tones to capture the quiet character of the Canadian landscape. The composition is dominated by tall skeletal trees rising above the water and forest, with loosely handled reflections and logs creating movement across the foreground. Berne was born in Toronto in 1921 and studied at Central Technical School, where his instructors included Canadian artists Peter Haworth and Carl Schaefer. After serving during the Second World War, he studied in Paris before returning to Canada and settling in Montreal. He became particularly known for landscapes, seascapes and urban scenes, including views inspired by Quebec and the Laurentian region. Artist: Sydney Berne (1921–2013)Title: Untitled Northern LandscapeMedium: Oil on wood panelPainting size: Approximately 9 × 12 in.Framed size: Approximately 13 × 16 in.Origin: CanadaPeriod: Mid-20th centuryPresentation: Vintage wood frame with fabric-covered mat/slip and inner gilt-toned trim Condition:Vintage condition consistent with age. The painting displays well overall with visible surface texture and age-related characteristics. The fabric-covered mat surrounding the painting has noticeable dirt, staining/discolouration and general age-related soiling. The vintage frame and inner trim show wear, marks and other signs of age. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. The painting is offered in its existing vintage presentation. No attempt has been made to clean the fabric matting or restore the frame. A distinctive small-format example of Sydney Berne’s Canadian landscape work and an appealing addition to a collection of Canadian, Quebec or mid-century landscape painting.
Original oil painting on wood panel attributed to listed Canadian artist Sydney Berne (1921–2013), depicting a rugged northern landscape with water, exposed timber, slender bare trees and distant hills. The painting has a particularly atmospheric quality, with Berne using muted violet, blue, ochre, green and earth tones to capture the quiet character of the Canadian landscape. The composition is dominated by tall skeletal trees rising above the water and forest, with loosely handled reflections and logs creating movement across the foreground. Berne was born in Toronto in 1921 and studied at Central Technical School, where his instructors included Canadian artists Peter Haworth and Carl Schaefer. After serving during the Second World War, he studied in Paris before returning to Canada and settling in Montreal. He became particularly known for landscapes, seascapes and urban scenes, including views inspired by Quebec and the Laurentian region. Artist: Sydney Berne (1921–2013)Title: Untitled Northern LandscapeMedium: Oil on wood panelPainting size: Approximately 9 × 12 in.Framed size: Approximately 13 × 16 in.Origin: CanadaPeriod: Mid-20th centuryPresentation: Vintage wood frame with fabric-covered mat/slip and inner gilt-toned trim Condition:Vintage condition consistent with age. The painting displays well overall with visible surface texture and age-related characteristics. The fabric-covered mat surrounding the painting has noticeable dirt, staining/discolouration and general age-related soiling. The vintage frame and inner trim show wear, marks and other signs of age. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. The painting is offered in its existing vintage presentation. No attempt has been made to clean the fabric matting or restore the frame. A distinctive small-format example of Sydney Berne’s Canadian landscape work and an appealing addition to a collection of Canadian, Quebec or mid-century landscape painting.
