J.T. Downman: Sleigh Scene, Toronto Bay, Canada West

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J.T. Downman : Sleigh Scene, Toronto Bay, Canada West

Ackermann & Co., London, 1853

Lithograph, Image Size : 530x770 (mm), 20.875x30.25 (Inches), Platemark Size : , Paper Size : 655x870 (mm), 25.75x34.25 (Inches), Original Hand Coloring, Very Good, few short tears on the margins

A rare and decorative winter scene of mid 19th Toronto life. A number of horse-drawn sleighs are on the ice in the foreground with the rich and affluent engaging in winter sports in the background. In the background along the shore are depicted docks and residential buildings. J.T. Downman, a topographical English artist, served as a lieutenant in the 83rd Regiment and dedicated the present print to his fellow officers. The original painting appears in the Sigmund Samuel Collection.

Refrences: Robertson I, 311; Sigmund Samuel Collection 300; Spendlove p.61; deVolpi plate 25

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