Above Lake Superior 1922

Lawren Harris's "Above Lake Superior" (1922) is a quintessential example of the artist's signature style. The painting, currently housed at the Art Gallery of Ontario, captures the stark beauty of the Canadian wilderness. The minimalist composition features a landscape dominated by a dark, imposing mountain range, framing a view of a frozen lake. The starkness of the snow-covered foreground is emphasized by the slender, stylized birch trees that reach toward the horizon, their skeletal forms providing a counterpoint to the vastness of the landscape. This painting epitomizes the Group of Seven's goal of capturing the unique spirit of Canada's natural beauty.