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From Beaumont, R. St. Lawrence

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Date:

30 July [1848].

Reference:

R977-152-1-E, Volume number: 17

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3994734

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James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family fonds

James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family - Private Life

Lady Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce

Art Album of Mary Louisa (Lambton) Bruce (1847-1852)

From Beaumont, R. St. Lawrence
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Date(s):

30 July [1848].

Place:

Beaumont:

Place of creation:

Québec (Province)

Extent:

1 drawing: pencil, watercolour and white highlights on blue wove paper; 12.2x18 cm (image); 27x36 cm (folio)

Language of material:

English

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The title refers to the St. Lawrence River. A marine scene depicting a view of Île d'Orléans and the St. Lawrence River from the south shore at Beaumont. The land forms to the left and right of the work are part of one of the coves at Beaumont. Several masted sailing vessels sail close to the entrance of the cove beyond which is Ïle d'Orléans in the distance. In the foreground at the right the artist has depicted the vegetation in some detail; plants with lanceolate leaves and clustered red flowers.

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

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Physical description note:

Album of Mary Louisa (Lambton) Bruce, page [27].

Signatures and inscriptions note:

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

Source:

Private
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Graphic (art)

[Consultation99 Closed pending processing]

Volume [R977] 17

[Consultation 90 Open]

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

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Date modified:: 2024-05-10