Summer has arrived. What a perfect time to discover a few new Group of Seven painting locations! As we researched the area near Bancroft, we reached out to Carol at the Bancroft Art Gallery. Although the info we received was not exactly a perfect fit for the Group of Seven, it was research gold—she introduced us to the artist David Milne (1882-1953).
David Milne was a contemporary of the Group of Seven, but he preferred to work as a Group of One. Early in his career, he spent considerable time in the United States. However, after returning to Canada he painted a great deal in the Bancroft area. Milne is credited with bringing European Modernism to North America. I think I can see that influence in his painting of the Catholic Church on Sherbourne Street. That same Catholic Church is now the Old Tin Shed Boutique at No. 25. What a change over time! Another Artist—Another Adventure. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom & Dad References: https://www.countryroadshastings.ca/featured-articles-seed/2017/4/25/community-portraits-legendary-artist-milne-captured-essence-of-north-hastings
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