North Shore, Lake Superior 1926

"North Shore, Lake Superior," painted in 1926 by Lawren Harris, is a prime example of the artist's signature style. Characterized by stark geometric forms and a simplified colour palette, the painting depicts a dramatic landscape featuring a lone tree silhouetted against a vast, ethereal sky. The image's use of light and shadow further emphasizes the sense of awe and grandeur, a hallmark of the Group of Seven, of which Harris was a founding member. This iconic Canadian landscape painting, currently on display at the National Gallery of Canada, offers a powerful visual representation of the country's rugged beauty.