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Painter Henry Richard Bunnett captured part of the Plains of Abraham, seen from Québec City’s old prison. The Citadel can be seen in the background, just behind the former British Army artillery. In 1882, the building became home to a cartridge and shell factory, which would become the Dominion Arsenal in 1901. On the other side of the St. Lawrence River, we see Île d’Orléans and Lévy Point.
1885 - 1885

A 360-degree view from Québec City in 1885!

Between 1885 and 1889, wealthy Montréal lawyer David Ross McCord commissioned the British artist Henry Richard Bunnett to paint a series depicting the buildings, views and places around Québec City. Comprised of over 200 pieces, the resulting collection is quite the treasure trove of heritage. Among the commissions was a series of six paintings of overviews of Québec City, as seen from the turret of the city’s prison. Discover this magnificent landscape, as seen by one of the province’s most illustrious artists!
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Panoramic view 3 of Québec City and its surroundings, from the turret of the Québec City prison

Henry Richard S. Bunnett Painter Henry Richard Bunnett captured part of the Plains of Abraham, seen from Québec City’s old prison. The Citadel can be seen in the background, just behind the former British Army artillery. In 1882, the building became home to a cartridge and shell factory, which would become the Dominion Arsenal in 1901. On the other side of the St. Lawrence River, we see Île d’Orléans and Lévy Point.
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Depicted period: 1885
Source: McCord Stewart Museum © McCord Stewart Museum Used with permission from the McCord Stewart Museum. No reproduction without permission. - Date: 1885
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