Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Historic Paddle Illustration: Wigwams at Pointe de Levy, Lower Canada

Here are two images of mid-19th century paintings showcasing a Mi'kmaq camp. Looks like the original watercolour painting of  Wigwams at Pointe de Levy, Lower Canada dates to 1836

Wigwams at Pointe de Levy, Lower Canada
ca. 1836
Artist: Whitmore, George St. Vincent, 1798-1851.
Credit: W.H. Coverdale Collection of Canadiana
Copyright: Expired.


Another version with darker colours is attributed to a different artist and dates to a few years later...

Encampment of Micmac Indians at Point Levi
ca. 1838-1842
Artist: Chaplin, Millicent Mary, 1790-1858.
Credit: Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1956-62-50
Copyright: Expired

Here's a closeup of one of the paddles...





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