Lot 573
After J.T. Downman (1780-fl. 1850)
Lot 573 Details
After J.T. Downman (1780-fl. 1850), British/Canadian
SLEIGH SCENE TORONTO BAY, CANADA WEST, 1853
handcoloured lithograph with letters by Mr. E. Walker. Printed by Day & Son Lith., published by Ackerman & Co, London, March 26, 1853
Image 20.75" x 30.75" — 52.7 x 78.1 cm.
Estimate $800-$1,200
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Provenance:
Prominent Collection, Canada
Literature:
F. St. George Spendlove, The Face of Early Canada, Toronto, 1958, p. 61, illustrated, plate 87;
Charles P. de Volpi, Toronto, A Pictorial Record, Montreal, 1965, plate 25, unpaginated;
J. Russell Harper, Early Painters and Engravers in Canada, p. 93
Note:
The topographical painter, J.T. (or D.) Downman was a Lieutenant in the 83rd Regiment of the British Army stationed in Toronto.