Black
David Milne · 1914
Why it's great
A quiet, simple painting in dark tones, with bold shapes. David Milne painted both in New York and in the Canadian woods, always using a thin, delicate touch. He is now considered one of Canada's most important modern painters. It's an early example of his inventive style.
Where to see it
📍 McMichael Canadian Art CollectionVaughan, Canada
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David Milne was born in Ontario and lived in New York, then returned to the Ontario woods in 1930. He painted with a delicate touch, using watercolors and thin oils to capture cities, flowers and woods. He is considered one of Canada's greatest modern painters. He died in 1953.
