George Paginton: Life and Work

The Toronto Railway Museum’s George Paginton exhibit features both paintings and pencil sketches of the artist.

Artist George Paginton was inspired by the industrial landscape – including the Toronto rail lands. The exhibit is included in museum admission. The exhibition is on display until Summer 2022.

About the George Paginton Exhibit

The Toronto Railway Museum’s George Paginton exhibit features both paintings and pencil sketches of the artist.

Inspired by the Canadian landscape, including the industrial scenes of Toronto’s Rail Lands, George Paginton’s direct, truthful and rugged depiction of Canada served him as a personal escape. A younger contemporary of the famed Group of Seven, his art shares in their painterly aspirations and has brought him in close proximity to their artistic milieu including the Studio Building in which some of the members shared working space.

The exhibit is on view in Stall 17 of the museum inside of the 1896 parlour car, Nova Scotia. Plan your visit or browse tickets.

Learn more about the making of the exhibit on our blog!