Bruce LeDain
Dusk, Schoharie Valley, N.Y., 1992
1928-2000
Oil on canvas
18 x 12 in
45.7 x 30.5 cm
This painting is presently on view at our Montreal gallery
45.7 x 30.5 cm
$1,400
Further images
Inscriptions
signed, ‘Bruce leDain’ (lower left); titled, ‘DUSK SCHOHARIE VALLEY, N.Y.’ (verso, upper horizontal stretcher); signed, inscribed and dated, ‘Bruce LeDain, PRCA 1992’ (verso, lower horizontal stretcher)Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Painted at Schoharie Valley, N.Y, the composition is one of atmosphere, light and the serenity of contemplation. Dusk, Schoharie Valley reflects LeDain’s sensibility and respect for the natural environment.
For over forty years he painted his subjects directly from nature, travelling extensively throughout Canada, New York State, the New England Seacoast and in parts of England and the Continent.
Born in Montreal in 1928, recognition of his talent came early when at the age of 20 he was one of the youngest painters selected for the prestigious Annual Spring Exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and again four years later in 1952-53.
In 1984, LeDain was elected by his peers to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He served for a second term on the Council of the Royal Canadian Academy 1989-1990.
LeDain was an active advocate for the preservation of wilderness spaces and parklands. On June 2, 1989 in recognition of his volunteer work in the beautification and development of the grounds of the Douglas Hospital, the area was named the "Parc Bruce Le Dain Park." On Canada Day, 1989 he received an Award of Merit from the Secretary of State of Canada.
Bruce LeDain passed away on April 4, 2000.
For over forty years he painted his subjects directly from nature, travelling extensively throughout Canada, New York State, the New England Seacoast and in parts of England and the Continent.
Born in Montreal in 1928, recognition of his talent came early when at the age of 20 he was one of the youngest painters selected for the prestigious Annual Spring Exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and again four years later in 1952-53.
In 1984, LeDain was elected by his peers to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. He served for a second term on the Council of the Royal Canadian Academy 1989-1990.
LeDain was an active advocate for the preservation of wilderness spaces and parklands. On June 2, 1989 in recognition of his volunteer work in the beautification and development of the grounds of the Douglas Hospital, the area was named the "Parc Bruce Le Dain Park." On Canada Day, 1989 he received an Award of Merit from the Secretary of State of Canada.
Bruce LeDain passed away on April 4, 2000.
