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Title

Whirlpool, R. Niagara.

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Item (linked) part of

Art Album of Mary Louisa (Lambton) Bruce (1847-1852) (R977-19-X-E)

Date(s)

1850

Place

Niagara Falls

Place of creation

Ontario

Extent

1 watercolour: pencil, watercolour and white highlights on wove paper; 12.4x17.5 cm (image); 27x36 cm (folio)

Language of material

English

Scope and content

The title refers to the Niagara River. A riverscape / landscape depicting a view of the Whirlpool Rapids of the Niagara Gorge and the landforms and vegetation of the opposing shores of the Niagara River.

Conditions of access

Graphic (art)

99: Closed pending processing

Volume
17

99: Closed pending processing

Archival reference no.

R977-189-2-E

Terms of use

Credit: Library and Archives Canada, James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, and family fonds (R977). Copyright: expired/périmé.

Additional name(s)

Artist: Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce, Countess of Elgin and Kinkardine.

Additional information

Physical description note

Album of Mary Louisa (Lambton) Bruce, page [60].

Signatures and inscriptions

Inscription: signature (MLE&K) and date on the artwork; title written on the album page. Pencil frame drawn with a straight edge.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

3994810