Lorne Bouchard, R.C.A.

Canadian , 1913-1978

Born: Canada: Quebec, Montreal 1913-19-03
Died: Canada: Quebec, Montreal 1978-04-26
Selected works
Lorne Bouchard
1913-1978
Oil on masonite
8 x 10 in
CAD 700
sold artworks
Lorne Bouchard
1913-1978
Oil on canvas panel
20 x 30 in
Sold
Lorne Bouchard
1913-1978
Oil on canvas panel
12 x 16 in
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Lorne Bouchard
Untitled
Oil on masonite
12 x 18 in
sold
Lorne Bouchard
Moose Country - Lac des Cygnes
Oil on masonite
12 x 16 in
sold
Lorne Bouchard
Lac d'Empeche, Parcs des Laurentides
Oil on canvas
12 x 20 in
sold
Lorne Bouchard
1913-1978
Parc Laurentides, Quebec
Oil on canvas
18 x 24 in
Sold
Biography
Born in Montreal, he studied at the Barnes School of Art. He was encouraged by Clarence Gagnon to paint the Quebec landscape. His talent was recognized by both Gagnon and Maurice Cullen, who were influencial in his early artistic development.

During his early career he earned his living as a commercial designer, while continuing to paint in his free time. In 1952 he turned to free-lance illustration work. Among his commissions were magazine covers as well as large paintings for the board rooms of corporations such as Seagrams and Nordair. He was much infuenced by the landscape of Northern Quebec, which he first visited in 1928. Generally drawn to wild and isolated regions around the country, such places served as inspiration for his landscape painting. He was a location painter, working quickly to capture the atmospheric effects of light. His style can be described as a combination of realism and impressionism.

Bouchard was first introduced to the north country in 1928, when he worked in northern Québec and Ontario. Overly impressed with the beauty of each province, Bouchard returned a number of times to paint the landscapes. He also painted in many other regions of Canada, loving especially the Laurentians, British Columbia, and the Gaspé area. For his time, Bouchard created landscapes in a refreshing style catching the mood of the day implementing realistic and impressionistic techniques.

He was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Artists. He died in Montreal at the age of 65.

Studied at
Montreal School of Fine Arts (1930-32).
Collections
Exhibitions
solo shows at:
Continental Gal., Mtl. (1940-1949) (1952-1955);
Walter Klinkhoff Gal., Mtl. (1960-71).
Awards
Awd. of Merit, Adv. & Editorial Art Exhibit from Art Dir’s Club, Mtl. (1956);
1st Prize, Mtl. Hadassah Exhibit (1959); Hon. Men.,
Price Fine Arts Awd., Mtl. (1970).
Professional Activities
Member: ARCA (1943), RCA (1962); Arts Club, Mtl. (1955); Pen & Pencil Club, Mtl. (1955); Art Dir’s Club, Mtl.
Publications