JOANNE TOD "YONGE STREET" 2026

Joanne Tod (b. 1953) is a renowned Canadian painter acclaimed for her unwavering approach to realism, technical precision, and critical wit. She is also one of the country's most celebrated living portrait artists. "Yonge Street" depicts a luminous mailbox hanging in the lobby of an ornate historical building. Like the best of her work, there is a distinct balance between soft realism and precision in this striking painting. Tod emphasizes the brassy mailbox's glossy surface and ornate elements. The brass details glint and gleam, the elaborate ornamentation coming through with her skillful application of paint. Tod's interest in the decorative arts has remained constant throughout her career. This bronze mailbox stands in the Canadian Bank of Commerce Building in Toronto. Upon completion in 1931, the 34-story skyscraper was the tallest building in the British Empire. The lobby is ornately clad in gold, said to be modelled after the Baths of Carcalla in Rome. Joanne Tod's works can be found in most major public institutions across Canada, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery. "Yonge St" Canada, 2026 Oil on canvas 60"H 48"W Very good condition Note: the price is $49,500 CAD