Rowanberries (Mountain Ash), Algoma 1922

J. E. H. MacDonald’s 1922 painting, “Rowanberries (Mountain Ash), Algoma,” is a vibrant landscape painting. The work depicts a stream rushing through a rocky landscape with a mountain ash tree overflowing with red berries. MacDonald was a prominent figure in the Group of Seven, a group of Canadian landscape artists who emphasized the unique beauty of Canada’s natural landscape. MacDonald’s work, in particular, is known for its expressive brushstrokes and bold use of color. The artist’s use of rich, autumnal colors in “Rowanberries (Mountain Ash), Algoma” helps to capture the rich and vibrant colors of nature in the fall.