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From Pt. Levi

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Date:

September 1838.

Reference:

R977-91-7-E, Volume number: 16

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3994628

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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 (1837-1839)

From Pt. Levi
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Date(s):

September 1838.

Place:

Lévis:

Place of creation:

Québec (Province)

Extent:

1 drawing: pencil and white highlights on blue wove paper; 16x24 cm (image); 26x36 cm (folio)

Language of material:

English

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The title refers to Pointe-Lévy. The subject is a marine scene depicting fore and aft rigged vessels sailing St. Lawrence River viewed from Pointe-Lévy [Lévis] on the south shore across from Quebec. Buildings are visible along the north and south shores. Trees and other vegetation at Pointe-Lévy partially obscure the north shore. The vessel nearest to the viewer is a sloop.

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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, page 63.

Signatures and inscriptions note:

Inscription: signature (MLL) on the artwork; date and title on the artwork and 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] 16

[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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