HAROLD TOWN "VALE VARIATIONS #144" INK DRAWING, 1975
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called "Single Autographic Prints"). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada. One of the most remarkable characteristics of his career is his alternating between working in figuration and abstraction.
From 1972 through 1977, Town created his "Vale Variations" series, a body of work that drew inspiration from a single pen and ink drawing by his friend, Florence Vale. These drawings typically have three key representational elements; nude silhouettes (often evocative of Matisse), angels, and a mountain. While the color and details varied, there was consistently a playful exploration of form and line work.
"Vale Variations #144" is a paradigm from this series. Rendered in pointillist black ink, this drawing reimagines Vale's original work, "Pyramid of Roses," infusing it with a remarkable dynamism.
In this iteration, stylized figures take flight, hovering above the pyramid with their arms extended outward. Town's meticulous use of cross-hatching and pointillism creates a richly textured surface while amplifying the sense of movement and vitality within the composition. "Vale Variations" remains a testament to Town's expansive imagination and unwavering commitment to his artistic evolution.
Today, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Vale Variations #144"
Pen and ink on paper
Canada, 1974
Signed and dated by the artist, lower left
9"H 7"W (work)
18.25"H 15.25"W (framed)
Very good condition.
Provenance: The Estate of Harold Town
Note: the price is $1,850 CAD
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HAROLD TOWN "VALE VARIATIONS #144" INK DRAWING, 1975
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called "Single Autographic Prints"). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada. One of the most remarkable characteristics of his career is his alternating between working in figuration and abstraction.
From 1972 through 1977, Town created his "Vale Variations" series, a body of work that drew inspiration from a single pen and ink drawing by his friend, Florence Vale. These drawings typically have three key representational elements; nude silhouettes (often evocative of Matisse), angels, and a mountain. While the color and details varied, there was consistently a playful exploration of form and line work.
"Vale Variations #144" is a paradigm from this series. Rendered in pointillist black ink, this drawing reimagines Vale's original work, "Pyramid of Roses," infusing it with a remarkable dynamism.
In this iteration, stylized figures take flight, hovering above the pyramid with their arms extended outward. Town's meticulous use of cross-hatching and pointillism creates a richly textured surface while amplifying the sense of movement and vitality within the composition. "Vale Variations" remains a testament to Town's expansive imagination and unwavering commitment to his artistic evolution.
Today, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Vale Variations #144"
Pen and ink on paper
Canada, 1974
Signed and dated by the artist, lower left
9"H 7"W (work)
18.25"H 15.25"W (framed)
Very good condition.
Provenance: The Estate of Harold Town
Note: the price is $1,850 CAD
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Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (called "Single Autographic Prints"). He would exhibit these works at the Venice Biennale to great fanfare in Europe and at home. By the 1960s, he was considered the most famous artist in Canada. One of the most remarkable characteristics of his career is his alternating between working in figuration and abstraction.
From 1972 through 1977, Town created his "Vale Variations" series, a body of work that drew inspiration from a single pen and ink drawing by his friend, Florence Vale. These drawings typically have three key representational elements; nude silhouettes (often evocative of Matisse), angels, and a mountain. While the color and details varied, there was consistently a playful exploration of form and line work.
"Vale Variations #144" is a paradigm from this series. Rendered in pointillist black ink, this drawing reimagines Vale's original work, "Pyramid of Roses," infusing it with a remarkable dynamism.
In this iteration, stylized figures take flight, hovering above the pyramid with their arms extended outward. Town's meticulous use of cross-hatching and pointillism creates a richly textured surface while amplifying the sense of movement and vitality within the composition. "Vale Variations" remains a testament to Town's expansive imagination and unwavering commitment to his artistic evolution.
Today, Town's work is represented in prestigious collections across North America including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Guggenheim (New York).
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Vale Variations #144"
Pen and ink on paper
Canada, 1974
Signed and dated by the artist, lower left
9"H 7"W (work)
18.25"H 15.25"W (framed)
Very good condition.
Provenance: The Estate of Harold Town
Note: the price is $1,850 CAD
