Lot 294: Kathleen Moir Morris 1893 - 1986 Canadian oil on

Kathleen Moir Morris 1893 - 1986 Canadian oil on panel Chippy "12 x 14 inches 30.5 x 35.6 centimeters signed Provenance:Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor, Montreal By descent to the present Private Estate, British Columbia Kathleen Morris, from a prominent Montreal family, was encouraged as an artist by her mother. Morris joined the Beaver Hall Group that formed in 1920 and was particularly known for her fine street and market scenes of Quebec City and Ottawa. She also became involved in the cause of prevention of cruelty to animals, and her affection for creatures can clearly be seen in this tender depiction of a chipmunk surrounded by richly-hued autumn leaves. "