Francis Hans (Frank/Franz) Johnston
Where the Forest Murmurs
1888-1949
Oil on canvas laid on board
20 x 24 in
50.8 x 61 cm
Copyright Alan Klinkhoff Gallery
50.8 x 61 cm
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signed, 'Franz Johnston' (lower left); titled, 'Where the Forest Murmurs' (verso, artist label)Provenance
Private collection, Toronto
Francis Hans (Frank, Franz) Johnston is best known for his landscapes of northern Ontario, of which, “Where the Forest Murmurs” is a magnificent example. It is a symphony of light and colour, and a true celebration of autumn in Canada. These sous bois compositions are among Johnston’s most recognizable and representative.
In 1920, Johnson had been a founding member of the Group of Seven, the group of artists who sought to create a uniquely Canadian art as a contribution to the nation’s developing identity. He resigned from the Group in 1924 and pursued successful careers both as an artist, as well as an art educator.
In 1920, Johnson had been a founding member of the Group of Seven, the group of artists who sought to create a uniquely Canadian art as a contribution to the nation’s developing identity. He resigned from the Group in 1924 and pursued successful careers both as an artist, as well as an art educator.
