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Hudson R.

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Date:

[2] September 1850.

Reference:

R977-182-X-E, Volume number: 17

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3994801

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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)

Hudson R.
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Date(s):

[2] September 1850.

Place:

Hudson River:

Place of creation:

United States

Extent:

1 drawing: pencil, watercolour and white highlights on wove paper; 4.1x12 cm (image); 27x36 cm (folio)

Language of material:

English

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The title refers to the Hudson River. A riverscape / marine scene depicting a view of two masted sailing vessels in a mountainous region along the Hudson River where the land rises sharply from the shoreline. The vessel at the left edge of the composition has two masts with fore and aft rigging and its sails unfurled. The vessel located further towards the background has two masts with its sails furled. A dark rocky land mass contrasts with the lighter colours of the surrounding cliffs along the shore.

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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 [56] upper.

Signatures and inscriptions note:

Inscription: date on the album page; title written on the artwork; unsigned. Pencild frame drawn with a straight edge.

Source:

Private
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Graphic (art)

[Consultation99 Closed pending processing]

Volume [R977] 17

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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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