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Three spots of the painting, enlarged. Our giclée printing keeps each of them, at the size you choose.
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The heart of the scene.
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Light and background.
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The brushwork.
The painting
Artist Biography
A Canadian painter known for geometric abstraction and murals. Discover the legacy of York Wilson's art today.
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York Wilson
1907 - 1984, Canada
The painter
Artist Biography
The Artistic Evolution of York Wilson
Born in Toronto, Canada, York Wilson began his professional journey as a commercial artist and illustrator. His early career saw him working for Brigden's engraving house in Toronto, where he was influenced by Charles Comfort and Will Ogilvie, and later at Sampson-Matthews Limited. After taking night classes at the Ontario College of Art and the Detroit Institute of Arts, he moved to Detroit in 1927 to work in illustration and lettering. Following the Great Depression, he returned to Canada in 1930. During the period from the early 1930s to the mid-1950s, his paintings were representational, social realist, and satirical, as seen in his work Welfare Worker (1941).
A significant turning point occurred during a six-month sojourn in Mexico at the artist’s colony of San Miguel de Allende in 1949. During his time in Mexico in the early 1950s and 1953, he was influenced by Rico Lebrun and learned to use pyroxylin from David Alfaro Siqueiros. His later travels to Mexico in 1955 introduced him to vinyl acetate. This progression saw his style shift from representational works to abstract painting in the late 1950s, eventually turning toward geometric abstraction in the 1960s.
Legacy and Public Works
Wilson was a prolific muralist, contributing significant works to several prominent locations, including:
Throughout his career, he held memberships in the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, the Canadian Group of Painters, and the Ontario Society of Artists, where he served as President from 1946 to 1948. His artistic legacy is maintained through the York Wilson Foundation for Visual Arts and the York Wilson Endowment Award. His body of work has been subject to significant preservation, including a major donation to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery consisting of over 850 works of art.
Quick facts about York Wilson
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Social realist, abstract, geometric abstraction
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Charles Comfort
- Will Ogilvie
- David Alfaro Siqueiros
- Rico Lebrun
- Full Name: Ronald York Wilson
- Nationality: Canadian
- Notable Artworks: ['Welfare Worker']
- Place Of Birth: Toronto, Canada
- Date Of Birth: 1907
- Date Of Death: 1984
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For artworks or reproductions larger than 105 cm (approximately 41 inches) on any side, the frame will be shipped as a kit, disassembled. This method ensures safe delivery and prevents damage during transport.
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For artworks or reproductions larger than 105 cm (approximately 41 inches) on any side, the frame will be shipped as a kit, disassembled. This method ensures safe delivery and prevents damage during transport.All solid wood bars are included, precisely cut to size.
Assembled with the screws provided, plus wood glue for the corner joints, which is not supplied and must be sourced by your framer.
Professional tools are required and not included: a canvas stretching plier (tensioner) and clamps to hold the bars square while the glue dries.
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The corner joints require wood glue, the bars must be held with clamps until the glue is fully dry, and tightening the canvas on the assembled frame requires a canvas stretching plier. None of these are included in the kit. Please arrange an experienced professional framer before ordering this size.
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Glass option is only available in size under 110 CM
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Scale
The original measures 64.0 x 102.0cm. Slide to your wall: every size keeps its proportions.
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Type the width and the height you need, to fit your frame or your wall. A print can only be cut, never made bigger than the picture, so a size with a different shape loses a part of the image. We send you a digital mockup to approve before we print anything. The picture shown on this page does not show the real cut — only the mockup does.
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Frame
The frame is drawn on the painting at its true width.
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Blurside $1
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P118H $10
P118W $10
P438Z $10
P508JH $12
P508YH $12
P805H $10
P805Z $10
P919BZ $10
P919G $10
P919XJ $10
P959ZH $10
P968JZ $12
W106C $8
W218G $10
W218JH $8
W218Y $10
W307PJ $10
W316G $10
W316PJ $8
W316Y $10
W398PJ $8
W4111J $10
W500HY $15
W500JH $15
W692G $12
W849H $8
W940BG $15
W953PJ $8
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Canvas is printed with giclée inks and can be stretched or framed like a painting; paper comes flat, or framed behind glass.
Glass option is only available in size under 110 CM
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Engraved Bronze Plaque Details
This elegant plaque features the artist's name and the title of the artwork, finely engraved for a timeless presentation.
It is made from bronze with a refined, elegant finish. The text is precisely laser-engraved for a sharp and permanent result. Measuring 9x2 cm, the plaque is compact yet easy to read. It's built to be durable and scratch-resistant, offering a professional, museum-quality look. Mounting is simple thanks to the included adhesive backing.
Transparent Acrylic Plaque Details
The plaque includes essential engraved details such as the artist's name, the title of the artwork, the date it was created, the type of media used-like oil on canvas or watercolor-a brief description of the piece, and a QR code that links to the complete artwork information.
It is crafted from clear acrylic, offering a sleek, modern appearance. The text is UV-engraved in black to ensure strong visual contrast. With a size of 10x15 cm, it ensures optimal readability. It comes equipped with two metal hooks for secure wall mounting. The plaque is designed to be weather-resistant, making it suitable for various environments, and it includes interactive features that work seamlessly with smartphone scanning.
Black Acrylic Plaque Details
This elegant plaque includes engraved information such as the artist's name, the title of the artwork, the date it was created, the type of media used (like oil on canvas or watercolor), a short description of the artwork, and a QR code for quick access to more information.
The plaque itself is made from refined black acrylic with a premium finish. The text is laser-engraved in white for high contrast and readability. Its size is 10x15 cm, designed to be easy to read. It comes with two metal hooks for professional mounting. The design is sleek and fits any interior style. It is also weather-resistant and durable, with built-in digital integration for mobile compatibility.
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