Moose Pond 1918

Frank Johnston's "Moose Pond" (1918) is a captivating landscape painting that showcases the artist's mastery of color and form. The painting depicts a serene forest scene with a narrow lake in the foreground, surrounded by towering trees. The artist uses bold brushstrokes and a rich palette of earthy tones, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. Johnston was a prominent member of the Group of Seven, a collective of Canadian artists who sought to capture the beauty of the country's vast wilderness, making this painting an important example of their artistic movement. The piece is a testament to the group's commitment to depicting the Canadian landscape with both realism and expressive energy.