Allan Edson

The Pike River, near Stanbridge

c. 1864
This early work by Edson was possibly painted under the direct tutelage of Duncanson. The brilliant sunset and lush landscape with exotic palm-like trees are clearly inspired by Duncanson's "The Land of the Lotus Eaters" (1861).
Artist
Title
The Pike River, near Stanbridge
Date
c. 1864
Medium
Painting
Materials
oil on millboard
Dimensions
22.8 x 32.2 cm
Nationality
Canadian
Credit line
Gift of Elizabeth and Edgar Collard, Montreal, 1977
Accession number
18938