David Milne: Modern Painting

This book explores the life and work of David Milne, a Canadian modern painter known for his landscapes and perception-based art. It features over one hundred artworks, unpublished photographs, and drawings, providing insights into his artistic journey and appreciation of his sophisticated modern style.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 18 January 2018
\n Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd
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This captivating book delves into the life and artistic journey of one of Canada's most celebrated modern painters, David Milne (1882-1953). Through a vast body of work, Milne emerges as an artist of remarkable originality and vision, akin to the members of the Group of Seven. While he primarily chose landscape as his subject matter, his true subject lies in the exploration of perception and representation, stripping his paintings down to their essence and infusing them with his distinct modern sensibility.

Drawing from a wealth of paintings in Canadian public and private collections, as well as photographs and Milne's own writings, the book presents an account of one man's spiritual and emotional voyage into modernity. It spans from the bustling streets of New York to the war-ravaged landscapes of northern France, where Milne served as an official war artist, and back to the serene landscapes of northeastern USA and Canada.

The book focuses on Milne's war art, a period that profoundly impacted his artistic approach. The aftermath of this experience brought a heightened sense of formal discipline to his work, evident in the shift from the vibrant Post-Impressionist style of his New York years to the more refined visual language of his later pieces.

With over one hundred works in oil and watercolour, along with never-before-published photographs and drawings by the artist, this book offers a unique and intimate insight into Milne's innovative spirit and his contribution to Canadian modern art. It serves as a testament to his profound appreciation of the natural world and his ability to capture its essence on canvas.

\n Weight: 1108g\n
Dimension: 279 x 243 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781781300619\n \n