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End of the Day

Matthew WongWW-2019-008573

2019·Oil on canvas·80 × 70 1/8 in. (203.2 × 178.1 cm)

Gift of Monita and Raymond Wong, in memory of their son, Matthew Wong, 2023

Catalogue

Year: 2019
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 80 × 70 1/8 in. (203.2 × 178.1 cm)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: Matthew Wong

Artist

Matthew Wong

Painting

M atthew Wong, a self-taught Canadian artist, gained rapid acclaim for his vividly colored, emotionally charged landscapes inspired by Post-Impressionism and infused with a sense of mystical melancholy. Though his life was tragically short, Wong’s celebrated works now reside in major museums worldwide, solidifying his legacy as one of the most compelling contemporary painters of his generation.

Toronto, ON, Canada

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