A.J. Casson
1898-1992

Saturday Afternoon, 1927

“The scene depicted in this watercolour never existed in reality, but was a composite of a half a dozen sketches of the village of Rockwood.  The terrain in Rockwood is hilly and afforded me the lift and height I required for this painting.  As a precursor to the Elora and Salem portfolio, this sketch is a reflection of my predilection for detail and accuracy, as well as my general interest in the villages and towns of Southern Ontario.”