JOANNE TOD "BRASS DOOR" WATERCOLOR, 2025
Joanne Tod (b. 1953) is a renowned Canadian painter acclaimed for her unwavering approach to realism, technical precision, and critical wit. She is also one of the country's most celebrated living portrait artists.
During Covid, Tod (re)discovered watercolors. Despite the challenges of this period, Tod had an incredibly fruitful experience as she enthusiastically experimented with the medium. This unforgiving material has enabled the artist to be more spontaneous and playful, without compromising the technical proficiency she is known for.
Tod's interest in the decorative arts has remained constant throughout her career. This bronze door stands in the Canadian Bank of Commerce Building in Toronto. Upon completion in 1931, the 34-storey skyscraper was the tallest building in the British Empire. The lobby is ornately clad in gold, said to be modelled after the Baths of Carcalla in Rome.
Like the best of her work, "Brass Door" is depicted in Tod's signature brand of soft realism. She emphasizes the glossy surface of the stone walls and marbled flooring. The brass details glint and gleam, the ornate material coming through despite Tod's choice of medium.
Doors and hallways are reoccurring motifs in Tod's work. They function as both portals and symbols of mystery and control.
Joanne Tod's works can be found in most major public institutions across Canada, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Brass Door"
Canada, 2025
Watercolor on paper
Signed and dated, lower right
Titled and dated, verso
Very good condition
Original: $3,500.00
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JOANNE TOD "BRASS DOOR" WATERCOLOR, 2025
Joanne Tod (b. 1953) is a renowned Canadian painter acclaimed for her unwavering approach to realism, technical precision, and critical wit. She is also one of the country's most celebrated living portrait artists.
During Covid, Tod (re)discovered watercolors. Despite the challenges of this period, Tod had an incredibly fruitful experience as she enthusiastically experimented with the medium. This unforgiving material has enabled the artist to be more spontaneous and playful, without compromising the technical proficiency she is known for.
Tod's interest in the decorative arts has remained constant throughout her career. This bronze door stands in the Canadian Bank of Commerce Building in Toronto. Upon completion in 1931, the 34-storey skyscraper was the tallest building in the British Empire. The lobby is ornately clad in gold, said to be modelled after the Baths of Carcalla in Rome.
Like the best of her work, "Brass Door" is depicted in Tod's signature brand of soft realism. She emphasizes the glossy surface of the stone walls and marbled flooring. The brass details glint and gleam, the ornate material coming through despite Tod's choice of medium.
Doors and hallways are reoccurring motifs in Tod's work. They function as both portals and symbols of mystery and control.
Joanne Tod's works can be found in most major public institutions across Canada, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Brass Door"
Canada, 2025
Watercolor on paper
Signed and dated, lower right
Titled and dated, verso
Very good condition
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Joanne Tod (b. 1953) is a renowned Canadian painter acclaimed for her unwavering approach to realism, technical precision, and critical wit. She is also one of the country's most celebrated living portrait artists.
During Covid, Tod (re)discovered watercolors. Despite the challenges of this period, Tod had an incredibly fruitful experience as she enthusiastically experimented with the medium. This unforgiving material has enabled the artist to be more spontaneous and playful, without compromising the technical proficiency she is known for.
Tod's interest in the decorative arts has remained constant throughout her career. This bronze door stands in the Canadian Bank of Commerce Building in Toronto. Upon completion in 1931, the 34-storey skyscraper was the tallest building in the British Empire. The lobby is ornately clad in gold, said to be modelled after the Baths of Carcalla in Rome.
Like the best of her work, "Brass Door" is depicted in Tod's signature brand of soft realism. She emphasizes the glossy surface of the stone walls and marbled flooring. The brass details glint and gleam, the ornate material coming through despite Tod's choice of medium.
Doors and hallways are reoccurring motifs in Tod's work. They function as both portals and symbols of mystery and control.
Joanne Tod's works can be found in most major public institutions across Canada, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal.
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Brass Door"
Canada, 2025
Watercolor on paper
Signed and dated, lower right
Titled and dated, verso
Very good condition
