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Lot 298:
John Young Johnstone (Canadian, 1887 - 1930) Impressionist Landscape
Description
John Young Johnstone A.R.C.A (Canadian, 1887 – 1930) Oil on Board, Impressionist Landscape. Signed lower right, dated 1915. Board measures 9 x 12.5 inches W, framed to 15 x 18.5 inches.
John Young Johnstone (1887-1930) was a Canadian Impressionist painter known for his landscapes, cityscapes, and genre paintings, particularly his observations of life in Quebec and scenes of Montreal’s Chinatown. His work is characterized by a simplified realism with Impressionist influences, and his later work often employed a toned-down palette with a sense of melancholy. He was a member of the Beaver Hall Group and the Pen and Pencil Club of Montreal.
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