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I. of Orleans near Beaumont

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Date:

[28 July] 1848.

Reference:

R977-151-X-E, Volume number: 17

Type of material:

Art

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3994733

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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)

I. of Orleans near Beaumont
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Date(s):

[28 July] 1848.

Place:

Beaumont:

Place of creation:

Québec (Province)

Extent:

1 drawing: pencil, watercolour and white highlights on wove paper; 12.3x18.1 cm (image); 27x36 cm (folio)

Language of material:

English

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The title refers to Orleans Island. A marine scene depicting a view of Île d'Orléans from the St. Lawrence River near the south shore at Beaumont. In the foreground at the left is a single-masted fore and aft rigged sailing vessel anchored in the water with its sail collapsed. A figure wearing a broad-brimmed hat and a red garment sits in the centre of the vessel looking down at an unidentified rectangular object. A second figure sits in the bow where the vessel is anchored. At the left a two-masted fore and aft rigged sailing vessel sails towards the Island. Three masted vessels are seen in the distance.

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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 [26].

Signatures and inscriptions note:

Inscription: signature (MLE) and title on the artwork; undated. 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:: 2024-06-27