Gwen O'Dowd

Original canvas. There is some minor surface dirt otherwise in good overall condition with some strong passages of impasto throughout. The surface of the canvas is visible in areas however this is integral to the work. Under ultraviolet light, there are some areas which flouresce in the however, these appear to be the artist's hand. Held in a simple wood box frame.
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O'Dowd visited the Leighton Artists Colony in Banff, Alberta in 1989 as part of an Irish-Canadian exchange. She was particularly inspired by the monumental proportions of Bridal Veil Fall, a dramatic waterfall in the Banff National Park originating from the Huntington Glacier and draining into the North Saskatchewan River. In the present work, the epic grandeur of the waterfall is translated into O'Dowd's vibrant style combining heavy impasto with intense aqua hues.