Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St

Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St
Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St
Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St
Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St

Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St

This expressionistic streetscape is titled Darwin St. It is very well executed in bold brushstrokes with high level of artistic skills. The painting itself is measuring about 26 (66 cm) by 30 (76 cm), and the frame is measuring 29 (74 cm) by 33 (84 cm). It is signed by the artist in the lower right corner and titled verso.

Ross Robershaw was born in Toronto, Canada in 1919. He worked in Toronto for 19 years painting street scenes and portraits of old homes. Around 1973 he settled near Buckhorn, north of Peterborough, Ontario. Most of his paintings were done plein air, and he travelled long distances to paint scenery. Some painting trips took him to such scenic places as Halliburton and Algonquin Park.

While in his studio he also painted portraits, seventy of which are self portraits. He lived in a 135 year old cabin with his wife Lillian.

He has also exhibited at the Mackenzie Gallery at Trent University, and the Gallery Gabor in Toronto. Please note that most of the items we sell are vintage or antique, and therefore they have some imperfections due to age, wear, etc. Anything I consider significant I would mention in the description. Also please note that we deal in fine art, we are not a framing business. We examine carefully the paintings, but the frames we get them in come along just as complementary, in as found or as is condition.

We take great care in packing the items to make sure they arrive safely, and all of our items are fully insured. Canadian residents please add 5% GST or 12-15% HST where applicable. The item "Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St" is in sale since Tuesday, March 27, 2018. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "artmarketspot" and is located in ON. This item can be shipped worldwide.


Ross Robertshaw (1919-1979) Canadian Listed Vintage Oil/Board Toronto Darwin St