York Boat on Lake Winnipeg by Walter J. Phillips 1918 Woodcut Nautical Canadian For Sale

York Boat on Lake Winnipeg
Artist: Walter J. Phillips
Circa: 1918

Canadian printmaker Walter J. Phillips captures the enduring power and rhythm of water in this masterful woodcut. The York boat—a sturdy vessel used by Hudson’s Bay Company fur traders—slices through the churning surface of Lake Winnipeg, its crew silhouetted against rising swells. Phillips’s signature precision is evident in every line, from the sculpted waves to the taut sails, merging Japanese woodcut influence with the drama of North American wilderness.

Print Details:

• Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed

• Giclee reproduction of the original woodcut

• Suitable for framing

• Carefully packaged and shipped flat

Ideal for collectors of:

• Canadian historical artwork

• Walter J. Phillips prints

• Maritime and nautical woodcuts

• Early 20th century North American art

A striking homage to Canada’s fur trade era, rendered in carved elegance.

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