Eclectix visited the AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto on our travels this summer and wanted to share some of our favorites. Really a place worth visiting with hours of great art viewing, much more than we can begin to share here. Many old school masterpieces by famous artists, some present day goodies and a lot of good local Canadian art, wildlife and scenic landscapes. Included are some detail shots of some of the pieces for closer examination of the images. Give yourself some time if you go!
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| Kathleen Munn |
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| Kathleen Munn |
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| Janieta Eyre, Androgyne |
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| Master of the Kress Epiphany, Expulsion of the Money-Changers |
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| Detail of above |
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| Collection of antique perfume bottles |
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| Mary Pratt, The Service Station |
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| Just one of the many fantastic antiquities collections |
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| Kent Monkman, The Academy |
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| Detail from The Academy |
Our favorite piece from the entire AGO was "Descent" by Fred Hagen, an incredible surreal narrative, (below). This one has to be seen in person!
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| Descent by Fred Hagan |
When you are all tuckered out, ready to put your feet up and enjoy a pint, there is a wonderful little pub nearby, called "The Village Idiot". Good ale and munchies in tasteful vintage decor and open air comfortable setting.
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| The Village Idiot Pub |
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| Village Idiot interior |
Thanks for this posting! I agree with you that Fred Hagen's painting "Descent" is one of the most moving artworks on view at the AGO.
ReplyDeleteUnderrated, and well deserving!!