James Wilson Morrice, Canal San Nicolò, Lido, Venice (detail), 1904, oil on canvas, 59 x 81 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice. The A. K. Prakash Collection in Trust to the Nation
Taking visitors on a three-decade journey of collecting, this exhibition in the Masterpiece in Focus series explores the relationship between collector A. K. Prakash and his artist of choice, James Wilson Morrice, weaving the intricate story of the artist with that of the collector. Pioneering a fresh and vibrant use of colour, and known for his delicate handling of paint on small-scale wooden pochades, Morrice played a vital role in advancing modern artistic trends in Canada and abroad at the turn of the 20th century. The stories around his widespread travels and rise to fame as one of Canada’s most beloved modernist painters are shared through the passion of an avid collector who was determined to understand, celebrate and preserve the artist’s legacy for all Canadians.
What is a pochade?
Do you know what a pochade is? Featured in the Morrice exhibition , this small figurative painting is typically executed rapidly by an artist outdoors. It is a type of sketch. Learn more in this featured video.
Date
Friday, October 13, 2017 to Sunday, March 18, 2018
Location
National Gallery of Canada
Gallery C218
380 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
CanadaOn Tour
- April 12 – July 2, 2018:
Beaverbrook Art Gallery - July 20 – October 7, 2018:
Art Gallery of Alberta - February 2 – May 5, 2019:
Musée d’art de Joliette
My relationship with Morrice and his work is that of a lover and a beloved.
– Ash K. Prakash
Artwork
James Wilson Morrice, Winter, Montreal (The Pink House), c. 1905-1907, oil on canvas, 61.3 x 50 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice
Winter, Montreal (The Pink House)
James Wilson Morrice, Winter, Montreal (The Pink House), c. 1905-1907, oil on canvas, 61.3 x 50 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice, Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, c. 1905, oil on canvas, 73 x 60.5 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice
Luxembourg Gardens, Paris
James Wilson Morrice, Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, c. 1905, oil on canvas, 73 x 60.5 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice, Canal San Nicolò, Lido, Venice, 1904, oil on canvas, 59 x 81 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice
Canal San Nicolò, Lido, Venice
James Wilson Morrice, Canal San Nicolò, Lido, Venice, 1904, oil on canvas, 59 x 81 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice, Woman in a Chair, c. 1900-1905, oil on canvas, 50.3 x 35.6 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice
Woman in a Chair
James Wilson Morrice, Woman in a Chair, c. 1900-1905, oil on canvas, 50.3 x 35.6 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice, The Regatta, c. 1902-1907, oil on panel, 23.4 x 32.8 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice
The Regatta
James Wilson Morrice, The Regatta, c. 1902-1907, oil on panel, 23.4 x 32.8 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice, Study for Effet de neige, "traîneau", c. 1905-1906, oil on panel, 15.5 x 12.2 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
James Wilson Morrice
Study for Effet de neige, "traîneau"
James Wilson Morrice, Study for Effet de neige, "traîneau", c. 1905-1906, oil on panel, 15.5 x 12.2 cm. Gift of A.K. Prakash, J.W. Morrice Collection, 2015, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo: NGC
Featured Videos
The Artist
Learn more about the life and work of James Wilson Morrice.
A Connection
How does A. K. Prakash relate to the work of James Wilson Morrice?
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