Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows (1976)
Set against a background of her paintings and the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, landscapes they depict, this short documentary is a portrait of the life and work of one of Canada's foremost primitive painters, Maud Lewis. Emerging from her youth crippled with arthritis, Lewis escaped into her painting at the age of 30. She had never seen a work of art and had never attended an art class but her paintings captured the simple strength, beauty and happiness of the world she saw - a world without shadows.
Director: Diane Beaudry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Editing: Diane Beaudry
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows about?
- Set against a background of her paintings and the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, landscapes they depict, this short documentary is a portrait of the life and work of one of Canada's foremost primitive painters, Maud Lewis. Emerging from her youth crippled with arthritis, Lewis escaped into her painting at the age of 30. She had never seen a work of art and had never attended an art class but her paintings captured the simple strength, beauty and happiness of the world she saw - a world without shadows.
- Who directed Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows?
- Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows was directed by Diane Beaudry.
- How long is Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows?
- Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows?
- Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows produced?
- Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows was produced in Canada.