Lot 58
JOHN LITTLE, R.C.A
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Provenance:
Walter Klinkhoff Gallery Inc., Montreal, QC
Private Collection, Toronto, ON
Note:
Rue Berri in Montreal has been part of the city since the 17th century, with some name changes through the years, running from Rue de la Commune in Old Montreal to Rue Saint-Grégoire in The Plateau neighbourhood. In 1971, when this painting was completed, The Plateau was home to a diverse group of working-class people. Front stoops served as the location for play and communal experience for the residents. We can see children horsing around in the snow in front of the woman in her bright orange winter coat. The cars, showing the quintessential 1970s colour palette of turquoise, harvest gold and avocado green add vibrancy to the pale snowy day.
CONDITION DETAILS
The work is in excellent condition with no visible issues to report. Under ultraviolet light, nothing fluoresces.
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