This generously illustrated book examines the most significant period in
the work of Lawren Harris, who was central to defining a distinctive
Canadian art in the 20th century. Sparse landscapes of Lake Superior's
northern shores, bold visions of the Rocky Mountains and haunting
landscapes from the Eastern Arctic are hallmark themes of Lawren
Harris's paintings. He was a founding member of the renowned Group of
Seven artists' group, who believed that the Canadian landscape was
central to the foundation of a national identity. Focusing on Harris's
most important work of the 1920s through the early 1930s, this monograph
features a selection of major works that are as iconic in Canada as
those of Georgia O'Keeffe and Edward Hopper in the U.S. His remarkable
use of color, light, and composition resulted in powerful scenes that
reflect his progress toward a universal vision of nature's spiritual
power. Drawn from the Art Gallery of Ontario's substantial holdings as
well as other public collections throughout Canada, this publication
repositions Harris's work and establishes him as major figure within the
wider context of 20th-century modern painting in the Americas.