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Montreal from St. Helen's Island
James Duncan1852/1853
McCord Stewart Museum
Montreal, Canada
Starting in the 18th century, many artists chose to paint Montreal as seen from St. Helen's Island, which allowed them to showcase Mount Royal's natural beauty. The mountain also provided an outstanding perspective on the city, looking toward the river. Mount Royal is a major feature in many representations of Montreal.
Details
- Title: Montreal from St. Helen's Island
- Creator Lifespan: 1806/1881
- Date: 1852/1853
- Type: Peinture, Painting
- Titre: Montréal depuis l'île Sainte-Hélène
- Description: À partir du 18e siècle, de nombreux artistes choisissent de dépeindre Montréal depuis l'île Sainte-Hélène, ce qui leur permet de mettre en valeur toute la splendeur du mont Royal. Inversement, la montagne sera le point de vue privilégié de la ville vers le fleuve. Le mont Royal occupe donc une place importante dans plusieurs représentations de la ville.
- Credit line: Gift of Misses Lambe, Don de Misses Lambe
- Artist: James Duncan
- Rights: http://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/en/orders/conditions/
- External Link: http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/en/collection/artifacts/M21212
- Medium: Watercolour, graphite and gouache on canvas, Aquarelle, mine de plomb et gouache sur toile
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