Lawren Stewart Harris (1885-1970) garnered significant acclaim for his landscapes, of which Lake Superior Sketch, VI (ca. 1925-1928) is a premier example. The Canadian artist and Group of Seven co-founder developed a unique style that was compositionally pared down yet psychologically complex-here, the deep, shadowy hues and painterly brushstrokes convey the threat of a storm without compromising the serenity of the Canadian landscape. Dated from a period of prodigious experimentation, largely inspired by the shifting natural world, Lake Superior was one of the artist's most potent and longstanding sources of inspiration.