Calgary-based watercolour artist Brittney Tough with her work, Royal HBC. (photo courtesy of the artist)
The Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour has chosen 25 watercolours by Canadian artists to be added to The Royal Collection of King Charles III. The full list of artists will be released later this month.
A panel of 15 jurors, including The Royal Collection's head of prints and drawings as well as the collection's assistant curator, selected the new art to be added. It continues a tradition that started in 1985 when the CSPWC presented works to mark its 60th anniversary. In 2000, the society marked its 75th anniversary with another selection.
The 25 new works will bring the total to 100 watercolours by Canadian artists in The Royal Collection, which has more than one million objects, including artwork by Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Raphael.
Calgarian Brittney Tough is one of the artists whose work has been added to the prestigious collection this year. Her watercolour, Royal HBC, features the iconic Hudson's Bay Point Blanket.
“I’m honoured to have my work recognized alongside so many distinguished peers and grateful that these 100 watercolours are now representing the largest Canadian component of the entire collection,” Tough said in a news release.
“Canadian art is under-represented in The Royal Collection, so this is truly a historic moment for Canadian artists, specifically watercolour artists.”
One of the last remaining European royal collections, the Royal Collection is also one of the world's largest art collections. It was formed after the restoration of the British monarchy in 1660 and includes paintings, sculpture, furniture, jewelry and books. Additions to the collection have been made by King Charles III as well as the late George IV; Queen Victoria and Prince Albert; and Queen Mary. It can be seen by visiting the official royal residences of the King, including Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
Source: Brittney Tough, Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, The Royal Collection
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