Introduction
Philip Surrey, born in Calgary in 1910 and making Montreal home at age 27, is one of the foremost Canadian urban painters of the 20th Century. Although Montreal is the venue for most of Surrey’s painting, even a short visit to our exhibition suggests that there are other equally important elements in addition to location at play, be they physiological or of compositional design, which serve to create the singular temperament in Surrey’s finest works. We invite you to make these discoveries with us.
It is a great pleasure to host this celebration of Philip Surrey’s career. Surrey is an artist for whom we have always had enormous respect but who, unfortunately, we did not represent as dealers. He was well served by others. Since his passing 14 years ago no one has collected a body of his work for study. We gladly accept the challenge with the hope that this important show will serve as a catalyst for a more comprehensive survey by one of our museums or university art galleries.
We are pleased to have the literary skill of Terry Rigelhof, a well-known Montreal author and former neighbour of Philip Surrey who has penned the essay accompanying this exhibition. We also acknowledge the endorsement and encouragement of the estate of Philip Surrey represented by his nephew, Mr. Nick Simpson. Finally, we extend our gratitude to the lenders to this exhibition, whose generosity make it possible.
Alan, Eric, and Gertrude Klinkhoff
September, 2004
Works
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Tavern Interior - Intérior d'une taverneWatercolour & gouache10 x 12 in
25.4 x 30.5 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Exotic Dancers - Danseuses exotiquesWatercolour12 x 18 in
30.5 x 45.7 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Bar Scene - Au bar, 1964Oil on masonite6 x 8 in
15.2 x 20.3 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990The Little Club Bishop Street - Le Club Little, rue Bishop, 1966 (crica)Oil on masonite6 x 8 in
15.2 x 20.3 cm -
Philip SurreyLe Café La Bohème, 1972Oil on canvas18 x 24 in
45.7 x 61 cmSold -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Gilles Corbeil at the Piano - Gilles Corbeil au piano, 1977 (circa)Pastel12 x 15 in
30.5 x 38.1 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Chez DelmoOil on canvas20 x 24 in
50.8 x 61 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Ben's - Restaurant Ben, 1952Water colour32 x 48 in
81.3 x 121.9 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Back Verandah, Grosvenor Street - La véranda arrière, rue Grosvenor, 1966Oil on masonite32 x 48 in
81.3 x 121.9 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Russell's Tavern, Russell Hotel - Taverne Rissell, Hotel Russell, 1952Oil on canvas20 x 16 in
50.8 x 40.6 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990The Hockey Game and Self-Portrait - Jeu de hockey et autoportrait, 1960-1970Oil on canvas24 x 36 in
61 x 91.4 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990The Argument (Baseball) - La dispute (baseball), 1951Oil on panel5 3/4 x 7 3/4 in
14.6 x 19.7 cm
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Philip SurreyBaseball in St. Henri, 1952Oil on masonite12 x 16 in
30.5 x 40.6 cmSold -
Philip SurreyRestaurant SurreyWatercolour4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in
11.4 x 16.5 cmSold -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Corner Boys - Les hommes du coin, 1960 (circa)Oil12 x 16 in
30.5 x 40.6 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Umbrellas - Les parapluies, 1951Oil on panel6 x 8 -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Crossing the Street - Traversant la rue, 1940 (circa)Oil on canvas13 x 16 in
33 x 40.6 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990City Spring - En ville au printemps, 1952Oil on masonite6 x 8 in
15.2 x 20.3 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Evening Theatre Activity - Au théâtre en soiréeOil on masonite6 x 8 in
15.2 x 20.3 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Disco XOil on masonite16 x 12 in
40.6 x 30.5 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Study for Disco X - Étude pour Disco XMixed media10 x 7 1/2 in
25.4 x 19.1 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Soda Bar - Le casse-croûteOil on masonite16 x 12 in
40.6 x 30.5 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990End of Summer (Fairmount Street near Park Avenu) - Fin de l'été (Rue Fairmount près de l'avenue du Parc), 1974Oil on canvas16 x 12 in
40.6 x 30.5 cm -
Philip SurreyStudy for End of Summer (Fairmount Street near Park Avenue), 1974Pastel & gouache12 x 8 3/4 in
30.5 x 22.2 cmSold
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Bishop and St. Catherine Street (Unisex Shop) - Rues Bishop et Ste-Catherine (Boutique Unisex), 1972Oil on canvas24 x 32 in
61 x 81.3 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Place Ville-Marie III, 1965 (circa)Oil on masonite30 x 34 in
76.2 x 86.4 cm -
Philip SurreyMuseum Girls, 1973 (circa)Pastel & gouache10 x 15 in
25.4 x 38.1 cmSold
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Victoria Square - Square Victoria, 1969Oil on masonite24 x 36 -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Place Ville-Marie II, 1965Oil on masonite32 x 48 in
81.3 x 121.9 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Pedestrians - PiétonsMixed media16 x 32 in
40.6 x 81.3 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990St. James Street at 5 O'Clock - Rue St-Jacques à cinq heures, 1956Oil on canvas34 x 26 in
86.4 x 66 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Grosvenor & Sherbrooke, the Pink Umbrella - Rues Grosvenor et Sherbrooke, la parapluie rose, 1972Oil on canvas32 x 24 in
81.3 x 61 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990The Fur Hat - Le chapeau de fourrure, 1968Oil on canvas32 x 24 in
81.3 x 61 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Evening Snow - Neige en soirée, 1980Oil on canvas24 x 32 in
61 x 81.3 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Winter Evening - Sor d'hiver, 1980Oil on masonite24 x 36 -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Winter Wind - Vent d'hiver, 1971 (circa)Oil on canvas24 x 36
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Decelles et Jean Brillant - Rue Decelles à Jean BrillantOil on canvas16 x 24 -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Study for Decelles at Jean Brillant - Étude pour rue Decelles à Jean BrillantOil on canvas16 x 24 in
40.6 x 61 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Crescent Street, Winter - Hiver, rue Crescent, 1977Oil on canvas16 x 24 in
40.6 x 61 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Au Petit LunchAcrylic on canvas18 x 24 in
45.7 x 61 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Bill's Restaurant MiamiOil on panel8 x 11 in
20.3 x 27.9 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Route 37 at Pierrefonds - Route 37 à Pierrefonds, 1969Oil on masonite12 x 18 in
30.5 x 45.7 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Route 37 at Pierrefonds - Route 37 à Pierrefonds, 1969Oil on masonite20 x 30 in
50.8 x 76.2 cm -
Philip SurreyLes motards, 1973 (circa)Pastel12 x 18 in
30.5 x 45.7 cmSold -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Decarie, Montreal, 1969Oil16 x 12 in
40.6 x 30.5 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Decarie, Montreal, 1969Oil48 x 36 -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Street Scene, St. Henri - Rue à St-Henri, 1955 (circa)Oil on canvas16 x 20 in
40.6 x 50.8 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Street Scene, St. Henri - Rue à St-Henri, 1955 (circa)Charcoal & watercolour8 x 10 in
20.3 x 25.4 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990
Impaled Man - Homme écorné, 1954Oil on canvas20 x 24 in
50.8 x 61 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Study for Impaled Man II, 1954Watercolour10 x 11 1/4 in
25.4 x 28.6 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Study for Impaled Man - Étude pour homme écorné, 1954Ink drawing8 1/2 x 10 in
21.6 x 25.4 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Blue Twilight - Crépuscule blue, 1974Oil on masonite40 x 60 in
101.6 x 152.4 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Teenagers - Adolescents, 1973Oil30 x 40 in
76.2 x 101.6 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990The Hockey Players - Les joueurs de hockeyOil on canvas20 x 16 in
50.8 x 40.6 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Bathers - Les baigneursOil18 x 27 in
45.7 x 68.6 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Bathers, Eastern Townships - Les baigneurs, Cantons de l'EstOil on masonite12 x 16 in
30.5 x 40.6 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Lake Massawipi, North Hatley - Lac Massawipi, North Hatley, 1960 (circa)Oil12 x 16 in
30.5 x 40.6 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Young Women from the Village - Les demoiselles du village, 1967Oil on masonite12 x 18 -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Anse Mitan, Martinique, 1964Oil on canvas32 x 48 in
81.3 x 121.9 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Self-Portrait, 1940Oil on canvas20 x 16 in
50.8 x 40.6 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Study for Place Ville-Marie - Étude pir Place Ville-Marie21 1/2 x 29 1/2 in
54.6 x 74.9 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Trois filles menaces par une automobile, 1969Oil on masonite -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.(1910-1990)Windy DayOil on panel29 x 21
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Evening, Montreal, Crossing the Street - Le Soir, Montréal, traversant la rueOil on canvas - Huile sur toile18 x 24 in
45.7 x 61 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Danny's Villa - La Villa de Danny's, 1970Oil on panel - Huile sur panneau8 x 11 in
20.3 x 27.9 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Train Scene - Scène de train, 1949 (circa)Charcoal - Fusain12 x 9 in
30.5 x 22.9 cm
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Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Exotic Dancers - Danseuses exotiquesMixed media - Media mixte11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in
29.2 x 39.4 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Lucky Numbers, Montreal Forum, 1955 (circa)signed "Surrey." (recto, top left).Oil on panel - Huile sur panneau11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in
29.2 x 39.4 cm -
Philip Surrey, C.M., LL.D., R.C.A.1910-1990Terrapin TavernOil on masonite - Huile sur isorel16 x 12 in
40.6 x 30.5 cm
