Alex Colville Funeral Held in Wolfville Following Artist's Death at 92
The funeral for Alex Colville, the celebrated Canadian painter, engraver, and muralist, took place at Manning Memorial Chapel at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Colville passed away on July 16 at age 92. His artistic practice, often described as Magic Realist, drew subjects from everyday scenes. In 2010, his 1953 painting Man on Verandah sold for C$1,287,000 (US$1,263,000) at auction, setting a record at the time for a living Canadian artist. The artist was born in 1920.
Key facts
- Alex Colville died on July 16 at age 92.
- His funeral was held at Manning Memorial Chapel at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
- He was a Canadian painter, engraver, and muralist.
- His style is associated with Magic Realism.
- His subjects were drawn from everyday scenes.
- His painting Man on Verandah (1953) sold for C$1,287,000 (US$1,263,000) in 2010.
- The 2010 sale was a record price for a living Canadian artist at auction at that time.
- He was born in 1920.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Colville
Institutions
- Acadia University
- Manning Memorial Chapel
Locations
- Wolfville
- Nova Scotia
- Canada