Bidspirit auction | Sylvia Partje (20th Century), Tree

Sylvia Partje (20th Century), Tree Study, Watercolour on Paper, 1984 - An expressive and atmospheric Watercolour on paper by Sylvia Partje, depicting the stark silhouette of a tree set against vertical washes of green, blue, and ochre tones. The bold black strokes contrast with the soft diffusion of watercolour, evoking both the strength and fragility of nature. Signed and dated 84 Partje lower right. Partje’s watercolour exemplifies mid-20th century Canadian modernist approaches to landscape, reducing form to near-abstraction while retaining a lyrical natural essence. Dimensions: 15 x 22.5 in (38 x 57 cm) Signature: Signed and dated lower right “84 Partje, ” inscribed “Williams” lower left. Condition: Sheet shows light handling wear, faint creasing, and scattered toning appropriate to age. Provenance: The Ene Schoeler Collection of Inuit and Canadian Art.