J. E. H. MacDonald
1873–1932 · Canadian · 30 artworks
Art NouveauPost-ImpressionismSymbolismCanadian ArtImpastoBold color palettesSimplified formsDynamic brushstrokesEmphasis on light and atmosphere
artist bio
J.E.H. MacDonald was a pivotal figure in the development of Canadian art, particularly as a founding member of the Group of Seven. He played a crucial role in establishing a distinctively Canadian style of painting, emphasizing the country's unique landscape and natural beauty.
what you'll learn
Studying MacDonald's work allows students to explore the fusion of Art Nouveau and Post-Impressionist techniques in depicting landscapes. Students can learn about color theory, composition, and capturing the essence of nature through expressive brushwork.
related: Lawren Harris, Tom Thomson, Franklin Carmichael
30 artworks
Valley and Stream, Oesa Trail, Lake O'Hara
1930
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The Little Falls
1919
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Barbados, B.W.I., Winter
1932
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After Sunset, Georgian Bay
1931
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Early Morning, Rocky Mountains
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Layton's Lake, Algoma
1919
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Montreal River
1920
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The Little Falls Sketch
1918
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Lake McArthur, Yoho Park
1924
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September Snow on Mount Schaffer
1929
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Rowanberries (Mountain Ash), Algoma
1922
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The Supply Boat
1916
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Cathedral Peak, Lake O'Hara
1927
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Algoma
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Mountain Snowfall, Lake Oesa
1932
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Dark Autumn, Rocky Mountains
1930
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October Shower Gleam
1922
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Sunset, Lake Simcoe
1919
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Batchawana Rapid
1920
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Lupines, High Park
1910
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Mount Lefroy
1932
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On the Lake Shore Near Bronte
1909
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Seashore, Nova Scotia
1923
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Young Canada
1922
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Early Autumn, Montreal River, Algoma
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Snowfields, Evening
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Clearing After Rain, Maganatawan River, Ontario
1910
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The Solemn Land
1921
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Autumn Algoma
1918
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Forest Wilderness
1921
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