James Wilson Morrice: Paintings and Drawings of Venice

by Sandra Paikowsky

• Impressionistic Venice from a Canadian perspective • More than 100 modernist paintings and numerous drawings of La Serenissima • Renowned art historian Sandra Paikowsky delivers an in-depth analysis of an extraordinary painter James Wilson Paintings and Drawings of Venice is the first comprehensive overview of the artist’s images of Venice, Italy. Living in Paris for most of his life, Morrice (1865–1924) was the first Canadian painter to make regular trips to Venice from the mid 1890s to about 1908. This book situates Morrice within the history of Venice and Venetian art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by looking carefully at his more than 100 modernist paintings and numerous drawings of “La Serenissima.” During his lifetime, Morrice’s Venetian pictures appeared in art exhibitions in Paris, London and other European countries, as well as in Montreal and the United States. Constantly cited in exhibition reviews, Morrice was praised for his modernity, and his Venice works have ensured his fame and importance for years to come.

304 pages, Hardcover

Published October 11, 2023

Reviews

[Liz Thorpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Canada we have many talented artists who seem to be largely unknown outside of Canada. J.W. Morrice (1865-1924) painted many beautiful Impressionist pieces that captured Montreal, Venice and a slew of other places. This book offers a well-written narrative of his travels, techniques and works. The reproductions are vibrant and well documented. Discover a wonderful Canadian artist through this book.