Sigvaldason Fine Art Inc.
Gimli, Manitoba
“Where Quality, Creativity & History Meet” Sigvaldason Fine Art specializes in the exhibition and sale of Canadian Historical, Post-War and Contemporary art.
MessageCollection: Tom Roberts (1909-1998)
Thomas Keith Roberts (1909–1998) was a Canadian painter celebrated for his vivid landscapes and nostalgic depictions of rural life. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he was immersed in the artistic world of the Roberts Gallery, founded by his grandfather, Samuel Roberts. He studied at Central Technical School and the Ontario College of Art, where he learned from notable artists such as J.W. Beatty, F.S. Challener, and Carl Schaefer.
During World War II, Roberts served in the Royal Canadian Engineers, documenting army life through sketches and watercolours. His post-war paintings, inspired by French Impressionism and the Group of Seven, captured the landscapes of Northern Ontario, the Maritimes, and the Laurentians, often featuring children at play and serene townscapes. A member of the Royal Canadian Academy and Ontario Society of Artists, he exhibited widely, holding over thirty solo shows in Toronto throughout the 1980s. His work remains a cherished part of Canadian art history.