Peleg Franklin Brownell (Canadian 1857-1946)
St. Kitts, British West Indies
oil on canvas, signed with initials and dated '14 lower right, signed "F. Brownell R.C.A." on reverse
Size: 9 ¼ x 14 in (with frame 17 x 22 in)
J18465
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Brownell first visited the Caribbean around 1911. By 1915, he had made several trips to the area and painted approximately forty canvases, watercolours and pastels. Eric Brown, the first director of the National Gallery, was an advocate of Brownell’s work and accompanied him to the West Indies on at least one occasion. It is recognized that his style underwent a significant change after these visits as he was enchanted by the brilliant tropical light and world of exotic textiles. This small body of work is known to be some of his best and most sought after, many being housed in major Canadian institutions.