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JEAN MCEWEN Canadian 1923-1999 Mixed Media

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JEAN MCEWEN Canadian 1923-1999 Mixed Media
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Mixed media and collage on board. Featuring abstract composition and framed. Signed and attr. Jean McEwen (Canadian, 1923-1999). 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Jean McEwen was known for being in the forefront of Canadian Abstract painting, was born in Montréal. While studying pharmacy at the University of Montréal in 1944, he wrote poetry and had his works published in literary journals. His artistic interests changed in 1946, when he saw The Moon and Sixpence - a film about Paul Gaugin (French, 1848–1903) - and decided that painting and poetry were equal forms of expression. Inspired by the film, he taught himself to paint in a Figurative style while still pursuing his degree. He met the Abstract painter Paul Emile Borduas (Canadian, 1905–1960) in 1949, who became a great influence on McEwen’s life and artistic style. PROVENANCE: Private collector (Toronto, ON)