Dark Pool, Ti Magami
David Milne Β· 1929
Why it's great
A still, dark pool in the forest of Temagami in northern Ontario, with trees and rocks. David Milne painted the Canadian wilderness in thin, delicate watercolors. The mirror-like pool is quiet and mysterious. It's a peaceful picture of northern Ontario.
Where to see it
π Montreal Museum of Fine ArtsMontreal, Canada
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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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.




