An ambitious survey of a Canadian master’s six-decade career, the Art Gallery of Ontario’s 110-painting Alex Colville exhibit, writes James Adams, aims to enlighten but manages to exhaust
David Alexander Colville, painter (born 24 Aug 1920 in Toronto, Ontario died 16 July 2013 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia). Alex Colville moved with his family to Amherst, NS, in 1929 and studied at Mount Allison (1938-42). On graduating he joined the army and in 1944 was sent to Europe as a war artist. He returned to Canada late in 1945 and worked in Ottawa on paintings based on his European sketches and watercolours until his demobilization in 1946.
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David Alexander Colville, painter (born 24 Aug 1920 in Toronto, Ontario died 16 July 2013 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia). Alex Colville moved with his family to Amherst, NS, in 1929 and studied at Mount Allison (1938-42). On graduating he joined the army and in 1944 was sent to Europe as a war artist. He returned to Canada late in 1945 and worked in Ottawa on paintings based on his European sketches and watercolours until his demobilization in 1946.
A blog about artists of any medium, country or time.
David Alexander Colville, painter (born 24 Aug 1920 in Toronto, Ontario died 16 July 2013 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia). Alex Colville moved with his family to Amherst, NS, in 1929 and studied at Mount Allison (1938-42). On graduating he joined the army and in 1944 was sent to Europe as a war artist. He returned to Canada late in 1945 and worked in Ottawa on paintings based on his European sketches and watercolours until his demobilization in 1946.
David Alexander Colville, painter (born 24 Aug 1920 in Toronto, Ontario died 16 July 2013 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia). Alex Colville moved with his family to Amherst, NS, in 1929 and studied at Mount Allison (1938-42). On graduating he joined the army and in 1944 was sent to Europe as a war artist. He returned to Canada late in 1945 and worked in Ottawa on paintings based on his European sketches and watercolours until his demobilization in 1946.
David Alexander Colville, painter (born 24 Aug 1920 in Toronto, Ontario died 16 July 2013 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia). Alex Colville moved with his family to Amherst, NS, in 1929 and studied at Mount Allison (1938-42). On graduating he joined the army and in 1944 was sent to Europe as a war artist. He returned to Canada late in 1945 and worked in Ottawa on paintings based on his European sketches and watercolours until his demobilization in 1946.
Painted in California, an image of a handgun on a sewing table and a man, back towards us, looking at the sea shows Alex Colville’s ongoing interest in existentialism.
“Skater Alex Colville 1964”
ALEX COLVILLE " Three Sheep " Limited Edition Print 950 Signed & Numbered Image size 13.25" x 21.5" MINT CONDITION This is a rare limited edition print, signed and numbered by Alex Colville. It is in perfect mint condition and comes with its certificate of authenticity. ALEX COLVILLE Colville’s silent images are static. Yet practically all of them tell a story, in a brief, concise plot that does not always have a resolution. Fundamental human situations are their both simple and complex themes: loneliness, isolation, parting, work, leisure, estrangement, love. The only subliminally dramatic, often melancholy laconism of content corresponds to the absolute precision of form by which it is conveyed. Like hardly another artist, Colville maintains the difficult balance between imagination and sober calculation, formal interest and social commitment. Behind the realistic surface of his imagery lurks the surreal – but a surreal that lacks every trace of theatrical staging or borrowing from psychoanalysis, whose new myths Colville deeply mistrusts. Phone us toll free at 1-877-265-4555 anywhere in N. America - anytime ! We are authorized dealers with almost every publisher in N. America and know we can list world class artists at remarkable prices !! We offer FREE pick up of winning items at our Canmore Art gallery located in Canada's beautiful Rocky Mountains. Shipping is done in some of the best built, strong containers ever seen - always completely insured . Any problems and we ship a new piece immediately - no cost to you!! Think we have superior service, come check out our ART COUNTRY CANADA Gallery on your next visit to BANFF NATIONAL PARK . Check our website for the gallery map and address! We accept pay pal and anyone can call into the gallery with visa or mastercard. We try to ship the same day, but some items may ship the following week. Shipping Information All items are completely insured to arrive in MINT condition! We ship in some of the strongest boxes in the industry! We combine shipping daily, on most every item. 1-877-265-4555 Art Country Canada Gallery Art Country Canada Rocky Mountain Art Gallery 729 Main Street Canmore , Alberta T1W 2B2 TERMS OF SERVICE ETSY is one side of our business, having a fine art gallery we are able to custom frame most items in our gallery. We work hard to do business the old fashioned way, we treat all customers as if they are family. We answer emails courteously and are fair in all our dealings. We have a toll free number for easy service. Please feel free to contact us at anytime, with any question or comment. We make every effort to answer all emails as quickly as possible. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING We sell and ship worldwide, so please email us for a quote to any location outside of North America, we dropship to any address if it is a gift. All items are sent fully insured. METHODS OF PAYMENT We accept Paypal which accepts the major credit cards, or we also take Credit Cards Directly over the phone, (MC, VISA,). We accept whatever method is most convenient for you. We ask all auctions to be paid for in the fastest possible time frame. LOCAL PICK UP We encourage customers to pick up items at our gallery. Authorized Greenwich Workshop Dealer / Mill Pond Press Dealer / Somerset Publishing Dealer / Wild Wings Dealer and many more
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New Moon by Alex Colville.
Woman and Terrier, 1963 Canadian icon Alex Colville died on Tuesday at his home in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. He was 92. In a 2003 interview Colville told The Chronicle Herald: "My family has been my principle interest - including dogs...
Selected works by iconic Canadian artist Alex Colville
