Philip Surrey (1910-1990): Montreal’s Nocturne Painter Montreal, Quebec – Philip Surrey (1910-1990) remains a singular figure in Canadian art history, celebrated for his hauntingly beautiful depictions of urban landscapes bathed in moonlight and shadow. Born in Montreal in 1910, Surrey possessed an innate fascination with the interplay between light and darkness—a preoccupation that would define his artistic vision throughout his prolific career spanning seven decades. His work transcends mere representation; it strives to capture a mood, an atmosphere, a feeling of profound solitude and con…