The Bay, Nova Scotia 

George Luks made "The Bay, Nova Scotia" using ink wash on paper. Luks, associated with the Ashcan School, often depicted urban life, so this landscape offers a glimpse into his broader artistic range. The artwork captures a serene landscape of Nova Scotia, likely reflecting Luks' interest in depicting everyday scenes, here, nature itself is rendered with a sense of immediacy. The choice to use ink wash, lends itself to an aesthetic of tonal variation and atmospheric effect. Think about how traditional landscape painting often served to idealize nature, reinforcing notions of national identity and pride. Luks, instead, seems to be capturing a more personal and subjective experience of place. This landscape represents a departure from his typical subject matter and invites us to consider the artist's personal relationship with the environment.