E Robert Ross (Canadian, 20th C.) Cloudscape Acrylic Landscape Vintage Original
Robert Ross (Canadian)
‘Green Series #3’
acrylic on masonite
(actual) 4” high x 7” wide
(framed) 10 ¾” high x 13 ¾” wide
Summary: Original acrylic on masonite painting titled, ‘Green Series #3’, by well represented and listed contemporary artist E. Robert Ross, circa 1988.
Description: Depicted are representational and realistic cloud formations in a clear sky with green undertones executed centrally within a defined rectangle proportional to the surrounding white ‘mat’ space. The ‘mat’ is also the primed surface and part of the painting itself.
“I have always enjoyed being outdoors; for hikes in local conservation areas, to wilderness adventures such as mountaineering, or canoe tripping. One is reminded that we, as humans, are a part of nature; and can learn from studying the natural world. This is the central theme of my artwork.
An early interest in the work of landscape photographers led me to a realistic style of painting, in acrylics. However, the most important part of painting landscapes, for me, is the symbolism of the elements, and the association one can imagine from the depiction of the scenes. I always hope to suggest “going beyond” the landscapes. It is the underlying spirit of nature that ties the landscape together with our human existence.”
– E. Robert Ross
Markings: titled, signed, dated and inscribed in black marker verso, “4 x 7” | GREEN SERIES #3 | ACRYLICS | E. ROBERT ROSS | 1988”
Condition: Very Good, Vintage
For Accuracy: a vintage painting it may show expected light signs of age. The original frame has a singular bump bottom center, and light scuffs to the extremities as expected – these do not detract from the presentation. The painting itself is bright, finessed and ready for display.
Artist Biography: E. Robert Ross has been a full time artist since 1975, exhibiting primarily in Southern Ontario with solo exhibitions at the public Art Galleries of Hamilton and Burlington, as well as in private galleries. He was born and raised in the Hamilton area, where he currently resides with his wife, having lived on the west coast of Canada for a number of years. COLLECTIONS: HRH The Prince of Wales [King Charles III] and the Duchess of Cornwall [Queen Consort], former Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul; President Bill Clinton, the City of Itabashi, Japan; Canon, Japan, the Patriarch of the Christian Orthodox Church, Bartholomew II, GTS Industries, France, Barclays Bank, Toronto; Arcelor Mittal / Dofasco Inc., KPMG, Hamilton, and The Hamilton Club. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Charlton Campus; the lobby of the Juravinski Cancer Centre; the office of the Dean of Medicine, McMaster University Medical Centre; the David Braley Research Centre at the Hamilton General Hospital; St. Peter’s Hospital; the headquarters of the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority; The John Sopinka Court House; Mohawk College, and at the David Braley Medical Centre (Bay and Main St., Hamilton). EXHIBITIONS & SOCIETIES: Past President of the Board of Directors of the Carnegie Gallery, Dundas; a founding member of the On the Edge Art Environment Project; as well as many other arts organizations and juries. He served for five years on the Board of Governors of the Dundas Valley School of Art, nine years on the Board of Directors, and currently on the Council of Governors of the Art Gallery of Hamilton.