Henry george glyde biography of michaels

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signed lower left; signed & titled on the stretcher verso; dated on the gallery label verso
Provenance: Masters Gallery, Calgary AB; Estate of Helen & Arnold “Arnie” Birns, Calgary AB

Note: This is one of only ten works ever produced by Glyde in this size.

He often held outdoor art classes – numerous early photos exist of Glyde with a group of students, sitting on rocks, trees in the background, pencils in hand.

Glyde painted and exhibited actively throughout his long and distinguished teaching career. A contemporary of A. Y. Jackson (Jackson mentions Glyde several times in his autobiography), the two were frequent sketching partners.

He came to Canada in 1935 to teach drawing in Calgary at the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art and in 1936 became head of the art department. In addition to these duties, Glyde taught at the Banff School of Fine Art (1936-1967) and in various rural centres through the extension program of the University of Alberta (1936-1946).

Career

Glyde was trained at the Royal College of Art in London, England (1926-1930). Glyde remained at the Institute until 1946, when he moved to Edmonton to establish a fine arts program at the University of Alberta, where he remained for twenty years until his retirement. He was also the president of the Alberta Society of Artists for a number of years.

Many of Alberta’s early artists were adventurers drawn to the rugged and picturesque landscape, aided in their travels by the development of the railroad.

He was also head of the painting division of the Banff School of Fine Arts (1936-1966).

In 1937 he began teaching community art classes with the Department of Extension, University of Alberta, where he went on to establish the Division of Fine Artist

He taught there between 1946 and 1966. While there were many visiting painters in the 1920s and 1930s, most returned home.

This marked the beginning of Glyde's significant impact on art education in Alberta.

Between 1936 and 1945, Glyde, alongside notable artists like Walter J. Phillips, introduced community art courses across Alberta. It was here that he formed a lifelong association with Alfred Leighton. These initiatives broadened the reach of art education, nurturing local talent in rural communities.

Henry Glyde; Otter Bay, BC

From 1936 until 1967, Glyde dedicated himself to teaching at the Banff School of Fine Arts, further cementing his role as an educator and mentor to generations of artists.

Artistic Endeavours and Recognition

In 1943, Glyde, alongside A.Y.

Jackson, was commissioned by the National Gallery to document the Alaska Highway's construction, enriching his portfolio with this historic project.

Succeeding Alfred Leighton in 1945 as president of the Alberta Society of Artists, Glyde's leadership roles expanded. His style was not founded on an emotional response to nature and a strong colour palette.

Glyde further honed his skills at the Royal College of Art in London, from where he graduated in 1930.

Henry Glyde; Old Houses, Fulking

Journey to Canada and Educational Impact

Invited by Alfred Leighton in 1935, Glyde moved to Canada, joining the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary as a drawing instructor.