Anna Noéh (Canadian, 1926-2016)
‘Malayh, Pangnirtung’ Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavut (on Baffin Island) c. 1975
acrylic on Hi-Art Illustration Board
(actual) 12” high x 10” wide
(framed) 17 ¾” high x 16” wide
Notes: “Noeh’s art adds a new vital and enriching vein to Canadian Realism.” ~ Dr Max Stern. PhD. Who organized an exhibition of her artwork in 1975.
Markings: signed lower right ‘Anna Noéh’ / ‘5DG 1975’; titled, located, signed and dated verso, ‘Malaya’ / ‘Pangnirtung’ / ‘Anna Noeh’ / ’75 H6700’ / 12 x 10; impressed with Dominion Gallery stamp verso
Condition: Excellent – Ready for Display.
For Accuracy: The frame appears to be original and shows light signs of wear to the extremities, as expected.
Artist Biography: Anna T Noéh (Hungary/Canada, 1926-2016). Artist. Born in Hungary Anna immigrated to Montreal, Quebec in 1957 and took her first trip north in 1970. EDUCATION: Academy of Applied Arts, Budapest (1952-56); Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna (1956-57); Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concordia University, Montreal (1973). COLLECTIONS: Musee d’art de Joliette; Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal; Musee National des Beaux-Arts du Quebec. (Wikipedia)
Provenance: Dominion Gallery, 1438 Sherbrooke St., W, Montreal.