This painting of Lake Saint-Charles was made by Huron-Wendat artist Zacharie Vincent, originally from the village of Jeune-Lorette now known as Wendake. Mostly celebrated for his self-portraits, Vincent also painted landscapes. A prolific artist, he was successful during his lifetime. His clientele included visitors to Jeune-Lorette, British servicemen and members of the political elite.

1840 - 1878

Indigenous presence in the second half of the 19th century

In the late 19th century, Indigenous people continued to influence daily life in and around Québec City. The Huron-Wendats lived mainly just north of Québec City in Wendake, known at the time as the “Huron Village.” They fished and hunted in the surrounding lakes and rivers. Members of the Maliseet and Abenaki nations came seasonally to Lévy Point, south of Québec City. The Indigenous presence in the region is reflected in many paintings of this era, including some by the renowned Huron-Wendat artist Zacharie Vincent.

Lake Saint-Charles

Zacharie Vincent This painting of Lake Saint-Charles was made by Huron-Wendat artist Zacharie Vincent, originally from the village of Jeune-Lorette now known as Wendake. Mostly celebrated for his self-portraits, Vincent also painted landscapes. A prolific artist, he was successful during his lifetime. His clientele included visitors to Jeune-Lorette, British servicemen and members of the political elite.

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Depicted period: 1860

Source: Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Date: 1860

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