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1920 - 2019

Nøkkelinfo

  • Born: 1920, Gravelbourg, Canada
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Died: 2019
  • Top-ranked work: Sirocco
  • Art period: Modern

The Canadian Presence of Marcelin Cardinal

To look at the trajectory of Canadian art in the mid-twentieth century is to encounter the specific, quiet weight of Marcelin Cardinal. Born in 1920, Cardinal operated within a landscape that was constantly redefining its own visual language. His work does not rely on loud gestures or grandiosity to command attention. Instead, it demands a closer look at the textures of existence. His output, spanning decades, reflects a commitment to a specific, localized perspective that remains relevant to those studying the evolution of Quebecois and Canadian painting.

A Record of Form and Subject

Cardinal’s practice is marked by a focus on the tangible and the immediate. His compositions often grapple with the weight of objects and the atmosphere of a moment. For instance, his work titled Encore; Pain Before Departure, produced between 1962 and 1964, demonstrates a preoccupation with the intersection of the mundane and the profound. He did not seek to decorate; he sought to document the essence of his subjects through a disciplined application of paint. This approach ensures his work avoids the trap of sentimentality, opting instead for a directness that characterizes much of his surviving body of work.

Institutional Recognition

The significance of an artist is often measured by the permanence of their presence in public collections. Cardinal’s inclusion in the archives of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec confirms his place within the historical fabric of the region. His work has moved through auction houses and galleries, maintaining a consistent presence in the market and in scholarly discussions of Canadian art. He lived until 2019, leaving behind a legacy that is defined by a steady, unpretentious dedication to his craft.

Spørsmål og svar

Hvor mange kunstverk av Marcelin Cardinal er tilgjengelige å bla gjennom?

Du kan bla gjennom 1 kunstverk verk av Marcelin Cardinal på siden Alle kunstverk.

Hvilke stemninger uttrykker kunstverkene til Marcelin Cardinal?

Marcelin Cardinal sine verk kan utforskes etter stemning på artistens Kunst etter stemning-side, hvor kunstverkene er organisert etter deres tilhørende stemninger.

Kan jeg studere Marcelin Cardinal sin fargebruk på tvers av alle verkene?

Marcelin Cardinal sin fargebruk i verkene oppført på denne nettsiden kan studeres på kunstnerens Fargepalettens sjel-side.

Finnes det en virtuell 3D-omvisning av Marcelin Cardinal sine verk?

Marcelin Cardinal sine kunstverk kan oppleves i et 3D-galleri på artistens side Virtuelt 3D-galleri.

Quiz

Det er kun ett riktig svar på hvert spørsmål.

Spørsmål 1:
What was the nationality of the artist Marcelin Cardinal?
Spørsmål 2:
In what year was Marcelin Cardinal born?
Spørsmål 3:
In what year did Marcelin Cardinal die?
Spørsmål 4:
Which institution's collection includes works by Marcelin Cardinal?
Spørsmål 5:
What is the title of one of the works by Marcelin Cardinal mentioned in the text?