Charles Pachter Art
Canadian, b. 1942
One of Canada’s leading contemporary artists, Charles Pachter is a painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, historian, and lecturer. His work is pursued by significant private and public collections.
Born in Toronto, Pachter studied art history at the University of Toronto, French literature at the Sorbonne and painting and graphics at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His work has been exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the McMichael Gallery. Pachter is represented in public and private collections throughout Canada, and internationally. He has held solo exhibitions in France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and India.
Pachter worked at Expo 67 in Montreal supervising the installation of 60 contemporary sculptures from around the world. He taught printmaking at the University of Calgary in 1969–70. He spearheaded Toronto’s Queen Street West revival in the 1970s and ‘80s by restoring 20 old buildings into facilities for arts usage.
Pachter is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Chevalier of France’s Order of Arts and Letters, a member of the Order of Ontario and holds honorary doctorates from Brock University, OCAD University and the University of Toronto, where he is a Senior Fellow at Massey College. He is a recipient of the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals. While often referred to as “Canada's Warhol,” he has his own unique voice.
Pachter’s paintings are in the Portrait Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Embassy in Washington, Canada House in London, the Parliament Buildings, the Prime Minister’s residence, the Governor General's home and the Embassy of France in Ottawa.
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(Biography provided by OENO Gallery)
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Artist: Charles Pachter
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Pink Preparatory Flag
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
In the Spring of 1981, Charles Pachter began working on his most iconic and celebrated series: the Painter Flag.
Decades before Photoshop, Pachter went around Toronto taking photos ...
Category
1980s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Oil
Mooseamour
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Enamel
Mooseamour 26
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museu...
Category
1990s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Enamel
Horizon Barn
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Molly Johnson
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation...
Category
1980s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Screen
Face
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation...
Category
1960s Expressionist Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Screen
Ceremonial
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museum...
Category
1970s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Joy Ride
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museu...
Category
1980s Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Giclée
Davenport and Bay
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museum...
Category
1980s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Giclée
Painted Flag: Preparatory #2B
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of Canada’s most collected and cherished artists. His uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation’s museums from coast to coast.
In the spring of 1981, Pachter began working on his most iconic and celebrated series, the Painted Flag. Seven years before Photoshop, he traveled around Toronto photographing Canadian flags...
Category
1980s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Photographic Paper
Queen With Horse
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images retain independently earned their place in the nation's muse...
Category
1970s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Calla Lily
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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 Barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, 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 recent 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.
This refreshing painting conveys the gentle curvature of the trumpet-shaped flower, its smooth surface illuminated against the stark black background that recalls Pachter's distinct graphic style.
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.
"Calla Lily...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Pink Tulip
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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 Barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, 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 recent 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.
Capturing the profile of this romantic pink tulip...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
My Tulip
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Rose
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Purple Pansy
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Bird of Paradise
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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 Barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, 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 began early on in the pandemic and focuses on an entirely new subject for the artist. 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.
This confident painting features the profile of a Bird of Paradise...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Lady's Slipper
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Poppy
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Grand Tulip
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Nasturium
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Day Lily, Grange Park
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
August Rose
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museums and the Canadian art canon.
The Barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, forms a triad of icons that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career.
Playful and a touch irreverent, Pachter's charming imagery presents a new narrative on Canadiana. The artist’s vast body of work includes painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing. Pachter’s works are widely sought-after and are an ideal selection for starting or continuing a collection of 20th-century Canadian art.
Pachter's confident colors, sharp lines, and graphic qualities are instantly recognizable and continue to be a mainstay throughout his oeuvre.
Completed in 2021, this exemplary painting introduces Pachter's flowers, a brand new subject for the artist that inspired a series of work early on in the pandemic. Realized in a time of uncertainty and despair, this tranquil piece is remarkably optimistic.
Featuring a rose in full bloom, Pachter captures the center of the flower and depicts its alluring, outward expression in this fragrant piece. His characteristically bold, unmodulated colors flood the background of the canvas, maintaining his distinct graphic style in this otherwise supple composition.
This piece serves as a striking example of Pachter's signature aesthetic, this time achieved through a fresh and entirely new subject.
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.
"August Rose...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Neville
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museums and the Canadian art canon.
The barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, forms a triad of icons that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career.
Playful and a touch irreverent, Pachter's charming imagery presents a new narrative on Canadiana. The artist’s vast body of work includes painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing. Pachter’s works are widely sought-after and are an ideal selection for starting or continuing a collection of 20th-century Canadian art.
Pachter's confident colors, sharp lines, and graphic qualities are instantly recognizable and continue to be a mainstay throughout his oeuvre.
Here with an image of the classic TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) streetcars, this work epitomizes Pacther’s version of Canadian Pop Art...
Category
1970s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph
Tulip
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Toronto Flag
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museums and the Canadian art canon.
The barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, forms a triad of icons that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career.
Playful and a touch irreverent, Pachter's charming imagery presents a new narrative on Canadiana. The artist’s vast body of work includes painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing. Pachter’s works are widely sought-after and are an ideal selection for starting or continuing a collection of 20th-century Canadian art.
Pachter's confident colors, sharp lines, and graphic qualities are instantly recognizable and continue to be a mainstay throughout his oeuvre.
Here with an image of the classic TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) streetcars, this work epitomizes Pacther’s version of Canadian Pop Art...
Category
1970s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph
Side by Side
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter's iconic and celebrated series the Painter Flag was created in the early 1980's.
For nearly forty years it has been one of his most sought-after creations and hangs in important commercial and public institutions across the country.
In 2001, shortly after the tragedy of 9/11 Pachter created this special lithograph both honoring the fallen and celebrating Canada and the United States' friendship.
Like the best of Pachter's work "Side by Side...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph
Face Off
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
In the early 1980s, Charles Pachter approached the chairman of the TTC to do a Hockey-themed mural at the College Street subway station. It was a fitting idea as the station is just steps from the Toronto Maple Leaf...
Category
1980s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Bather
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter 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 from coast t...
Category
1980s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Hockey Knights in Canada, Goalie
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
In the early 1980's Charles Pachter approached the chairman of the TTC to do a Hockey-themed mural at the College Street subway station. It was a fitting idea as the station is just steps from the Toronto Maple Leaf...
Category
1980s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Hockey Knights in Canada, C.
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
In the early 1980's Charles Pachter approached the chairman of the TTC to do a Hockey-themed mural at the College Street subway station. It was a fitting idea as the station is just steps from the Toronto Maple Leaf...
Category
1980s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Bay Watch
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museums.
For the uninitiated, his work is accessible and beloved (notably his amazing hockey mural at Toronto's College Street subway station).
While Pachter’s work shares some characteristics with Jim Dine, David Hockney and even Andy Warhol, his style is resoundingly charming, singular and uniquely Canadian.
Queen Elizabeth, barns, Hudson’s Bay Company...
Category
2010s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Giclée
Hockey Knights
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
In the early 1980's Charles Pachter approached the chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to do a Hockey-themed mural at the College Street subway station. It was a fitting idea as the station is just steps from the Toronto Maple Leaf...
Category
1980s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Statuesque
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museum...
Category
1980s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Decisions Decisions
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Every artist has their muse. Queen Elizabeth is an icon/muse that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career.
In "Decisions, Decisions", Pachter playfully ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Giclée
Charles Pachter "Oro Barn" Painting, 1999
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Born in Toronto (1942), Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. In both style and content, Pachter’s uplifting images share characteristics with ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Airborne
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Caviar20 has had the pleasure and privilege to work with Canadian legend and artist extraordinaire Charles Pachter.
Celebrating Canadian patrimony is an important element in Pacht...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph
Rooster
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museum...
Category
1960s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph
Charles Pachter "Oro Barn" Painting, 1998
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter’s unique version of Pop Art has confirmed his position in the canon of 20th-century Canadian art.
In the artist's most cherished work take archetypes of Canadiana --...
Category
1990s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Charles Pachter "Plunge", 1970
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museum...
Category
1970s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph
Charles Pachter "Dawn Barn"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the natio...
Category
2010s Abstract Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Charles Pachter "Mini Blue Barn"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in museums across the country.
Pachter’s artworks, and unique version of Pop Art, have confirmed his position in the canon of 20th century Canadian art. Pachter’s most cherished images take archetypes of Canadiana -- the barn, Queen Elizabeth, and the moose, -- and depict them with a distinct style, a fresh palette (and often through a humorous lens).
“Mini Blue Barn...
Category
1990s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Charles Pachter "Oro Barns"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the natio...
Category
1980s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
Charles Pachter "Be Leaf Me"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the natio...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Charles Pachter "Moose Plunge"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museum...
Category
1880s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Lithograph
Charles Pachter "Moose Lake: Pas De Deux"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation's museums...
Category
2010s Contemporary Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Giclée
Charles Pachter "Good Night to the Rooster"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists.
His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in museums across the ...
Category
1960s Abstract Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Giclée
Queen on Moose
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the nation...
Category
1980s Pop Art Charles Pachter Art
Materials
Acrylic
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