2015 Celebrating Franklin Carmichael Prf $15 Silver 3-Coin Set 9999 Fine (16962)

  
On the 125th anniversary of Franklin Carmichael's birth, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates this highly respected artist with a stunning coin that faithfully one of the artists's famed paintings. This three-coin set is 99.99% pure silver, with a metal weight of 23.17 grams and a diameter of 36.07 millimetres. A lone pine tree is the focal point of this recreation of Carmichael's The Upper Ottawa, near Mattawa c. 1924 oil painting, while the Ottawa River fills much of the background behind it. Another breathtaking vista can be viewed in the engraved reproduction of the watercolour Cranberry Lake c. 1934 Gift of Mary Mastin, Toronto 1996; rolling hills that tower over the diminutive size of the village by the lake all convey the grandeur and openness of the landscape. 1925 - was created with linocut; a printmaking technique by which an image is carved in relief onto a sheet of linoleum that is inked then pressed onto paper. In the engraved detail from this print, the dark trees in the foreground contrast with the lighter ones behind them, creating layers and depth to this depiction of a mountainous landscape. The engraver reproduced the exact details, capturing the beauty in the artist's original painting!

A unique opportunity to own truly collectible pieces of art, and a piece of Canada's art history. A beautiful addition to any art- or Canadiana-themed collection. A timeless gift for the art appreciator in us all. Composition 99.99% pure silver. Packaging Maroon clamshell with black beauty box.

Finished size 225 mm x 225 mm. Customers located in MANITOBA, CANADA!!!! Please DO NOT hit pay it now until a revised invoice can be generated and sent to you.