Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have earned their place in the nation's museums and the Canadian art canon. 

The , along with  and , forms a triad of icons that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career.

Completed in 2021, this exemplary painting introduces Pachter's flowers. This new series focuses on an entirely new subject for the artist that started early on in the pandemic. Realized in a time of uncertainty and despair, this body of work is remarkably optimistic. 

As with the best of his work, Pachter's charming imagery presents a new narrative on Canadiana, this time detailing the diverse flora encountered in his close surroundings.

In this painting, Pachter depicts a Lady's Slipper, an endangered species that grows sporadically throughout Southern Ontario. 

The dainty flower commands the canvas, its silky surface illuminated by a series of soft brushstrokes. Its supple form is juxtaposed against Pachter's characteristically bold, unmodulated background, a daring contrast that places the flower's mystique at the forefront of this work.

Pachter's work is represented in both public and private collections across Canada including the Art Gallery of Ontario, The Portrait Gallery of Canada, The Royal Ontario Museum, and the McMichael Gallery. In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Pachter holds the prestigious position of Officer of the Order of Canada and is also a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee medal. 

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"Lady's Slipper"

Canada, 2021

Acrylic on canvas 

Signed, dated, and titled by artist 

36"H 24"W (canvas)

40.5"H 28.25"W (framed)