Ronald Manarey Windbreak, 1977 Etching

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	166
Estimate	250.00 CAD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Art Auction Tuesday August 11th
Date	August 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM EDT
Auction house	Erin Auctions
Location	Erin, ON

Artist: Ronald Manarey (Canadian, 1926–2020) Title: Windbreak Date: 1977 Medium: Original etching on paper Edition: 48/50 Signed: Signed in the plate "Manarey" and dated 1977; titled and editioned in pencil below image Sight Size: 3 × 3 in. (image) Frame Size: 9.5 × 9.5 in. A finely executed miniature etching by Canadian printmaker Ronald Manarey, depicting a quiet winter landscape with a dense stand of leafless trees forming a natural windbreak across an open snow-covered field. Characterized by delicate line work and subtle tonal gradations, the composition captures the stark beauty and tranquility of the Canadian landscape through an economy of means. Printed in a limited edition of only 50 impressions, this intimate work exemplifies Manarey's refined approach to landscape printmaking. Artist Biography: Ronald Manarey (1926–2020) was a Canadian painter, printmaker, and educator recognized for his sensitive interpretations of the Canadian landscape. He studied at the Ontario College of Art and later taught at several institutions, influencing generations of Canadian artists. Working in etching, drawing, watercolour, and painting, Manarey's work is distinguished by its lyrical simplicity, careful observation of nature, and strong graphic sensibility. He exhibited widely throughout Canada, and his works are represented in numerous public and private collections, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, and other institutional collections.

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