“Old Lumber Dam, Algonquin Park” is a landscape painting created by Tom Thomson in 1912. This artwork belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and depicts a rustic scene in Algonquin Park with an old lumber dam as its focal point.
The artwork, rendered with rich, earthy tones, captures a serene yet rugged natural environment typical of Algonquin Park. The foreground features a rough, wooden dam partially submerged in water, surrounded by a scattering of rocks. The background is densely wooded with tall, slender trees, suggesting the depth and expanse of the forest. The use of thick, expressive brushstrokes adds texture and movement, characteristic of the Post-Impressionist style. This depiction evokes a sense of tranquility and respect for the untamed beauty of the Canadian wilderness.
