Contemporary Realism · 1981

Valley Gate (Ivan Eyre, 1981)

Ivan Eyre (1935–2022) made Valley Gate. It dates from 1981. It belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. It measures 225 × 609 cm.

1981
225 × 609 cm

Valley Gate, in brief

Title: Valley Gate
Artist: Ivan Eyre (1935–2022)
Artist born in: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date: 1981
Dimensions: 225 × 609 cm
Movement: Contemporary Realism

High-resolution images of Valley Gate

Download

Protected by copyright: these files are for personal reference, not a licence to republish.

Other sizes, crops and citation →

Credit line

Ivan Eyre, Valley Gate (1981).

Questions on Valley Gate, answered

What is the creation date of "Valley Gate" by Ivan Eyre?

"Valley Gate" dates from 1981. The date places the work within Ivan Eyre's career and its era.

How big is the original "Valley Gate"?

"Valley Gate" measures 225 x 609 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

Is "Valley Gate" by Ivan Eyre in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Valley Gate" is still protected by copyright.

Who is the artist behind "Valley Gate"?

The artist behind "Valley Gate" is Ivan Eyre. The work is catalogued under Ivan Eyre's name.

Which artistic current is "Valley Gate" by Ivan Eyre part of?

The movement associated with "Valley Gate" by Ivan Eyre is Contemporary Realism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

At what age did Ivan Eyre make "Valley Gate"?

When "Valley Gate" was created in 1981, Ivan Eyre - born in 1935 - was 46 years old.

Why is the copyright status of "Valley Gate" what it is?

"Valley Gate" by Ivan Eyre is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Ivan Eyre died in 2022.

About the artist, Ivan Eyre

1935–2022, Canada

Ivan Eyre

A Prairie Visionary: The Life and Art of Ivan Eyre Ivan Kenneth Eyre, who passed away in November 2022 at the age of 87, was a profoundly important figure in Canadian art—a painter, sculptor, and educator whose work resonated with the vastness and subtle power of the prairie landscape. Born in the small Saskatchewan community of Tulymétik in 1935, Eyre’s artistic journey wasn't simply about depicting what he saw, but about translating a deeply felt connection to place into a visual language that explored existential themes and the complexities of human experience. His early life, marked by moves across the prairies—from Red Deer, Alberta, to Saskatoon—instilled in him an intimate understanding of the land’s character: its solitude, its ever-changing light, and its capacity for both beauty and starkness. This formative connection would become the bedrock of his artistic expression.

About Ivan Eyre Notable works by Ivan Eyre