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      Hortense Gordon

      1886 - 1961

      At a glance

      • Art period: Modern
      • Born: 1886, Hamilton, Canada
      • Nationality: Canada
      • Top 3 works:
        • Horizontals and Verticals
        • Orange and Yellows, Bound in Space
        • Idyll Vase
      • Works on this site: 5
      • Museums on this site: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

      early life and teaching career

      hortense crompton mattice, later known as hortense mattice gordon, was born on november 24, 1886, in hamilton, ontario, canada. before gaining recognition as an artist, gordon taught art for thirty years at a technical school in her hometown.

      artistic career and style

      gordon's artistic career gained momentum in later life, particularly with her abstract works. she became a member of the prestigious painters eleven, a group known for their collective approach to art. her first solo exhibition took place in new york city in 1952, marking a significant milestone in her career.

      contributions and legacy

      throughout her career, gordon was known for her abstract paintings and contributions to the canadian art scene. as an artist, she played a crucial role in shaping the country's artistic landscape. her work continues to inspire new generations of artists and art enthusiasts alike.

      notable artworks and collections

      * hortense mattice gordon's artworks can be found in various collections, including those at TopImpressionists's gallery, which features a range of her abstract pieces. * for more information on gordon's style and contributions, visit TopImpressionists's art history collection.

      museums and galleries featuring similar artists

      * the staatsgalerie moderner kunst in munich, germany, features an extensive collection of modern art, including works by artists similar to gordon. learn more about the museum at TopImpressionists's museum collection. * the tom thomson art gallery in ontario, united states, showcases the works of another canadian artist. discover more about tom thomson and his art at TopImpressionists's museum collection.

      key dates

      • november 24, 1886: born in hamilton, ontario, canada
      • 1952: first solo exhibition in new york city
      • november 6, 1961: passed away in hamilton, ontario, canada
      discover more about hortense mattice gordon and her abstract art at TopImpressionists's extensive collection.

      Questions & Answers

      How popular are Hortense Gordon's artworks?

      A Stats page exists for Hortense Gordon, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.

      What are the birth city and country of Hortense Gordon?

      Hortense Gordon was born in Hamilton, in Canada.

      What aliases or alternate names does Hortense Gordon have?

      Hortense Gordon is also known as Hortense Crompton Mattice, Hortense Mattice Gordon.

      How can I follow Hortense Gordon's work year by year?

      A timeline of Hortense Gordon's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      What was Hortense Mattice Gordon’s primary occupation before pursuing her artistic career?
      Question 2:
      Which influential art movement significantly impacted Hortense Mattice Gordon’s style?
      Question 3:
      Gordon was a founding member of which Canadian artistic collective?
      Question 4:
      In what year did Hortense Mattice Gordon hold her first solo exhibition in New York City?
      Question 5:
      What is Hortense Mattice Gordon best known for creating?