Henry George Glyde

 Henry George Glyde, born in England in 1906 and later a prominent Canadian artist, trained at the Brassey Institute and the Royal College of Art in London. In 1935, he moved to Calgary at the invitation of A.C. Leighton, eventually becoming director of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art. Later, he relocated to Edmonton to lead the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Alberta until his retirement in 1966.

Throughout his career, Glyde was active in teaching and painting, influencing the arts landscape in Alberta. His style, distinct from his contemporaries like A.Y. Jackson, emphasized classical principles of observation, design, and composition rather than emotional expression or vivid color. After retiring, Glyde continued to paint on Pender Island, BC, and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta in 1982. He passed away in Victoria at the age of 91, leaving a legacy reflected in collections such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Glenbow Museum.

Here are some of his paintings:








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