Margaret Dorothy Shelton CPE, ASA

Banff National Park Gallery of Fine Art and Photography


		Margaret Dorothy Shelton CPE, ASA
		1915-84
		historical art linoblocks oils watercolors

		St. Mary's, Banff, 1952
		linocut in 5 colors, pulled 1979, ed. 200
		4 1/2 x 5 5/8", framed
		Note: titled and editioned l.l.; signed and dated (M Shelton 79) l.r.
		$1850.00 CDN
		Margaret Shelton loved spending time in Banff National Park. She created watercolors, oils, and lino-block prints, which still give us pleasure as well as an understanding of her incredible skill as an artist.
		Margaret's works in our gallery are wide ranging in their media: watercolors, oils, and block prints (linocuts and woodcuts). Some pieces date from the 1930s and we have striking images from the 1970s and 80s. The wide range of imagery shows Margaret's insatiable desire to travel and record that travel with her artwork. They also indicate Margaret's concern with technique; she searched for appropriate means to communicate what she saw. Not only are there images from here in Banff, but also we can see high alpine areas from Yoho and Jasper, between Banff and Calgary, and a few rare images of the Red Deer River / Drumhellar areas. We hope you enjoy this lovely glimpse at Margaret's work. Contact us at the gallery if you would like to add to your own collection.
		Oils Linoblocks and Woodblocks Watercolors Biography
		Our gallery represents the Shelton estate.