Québec City en grand: A few panoramic works from the early 19th century
From the early 19th century onwards, there was a proliferation of realistic paintings showing Québec City silhouetted against vast panoramic landscapes. These pieces reveal the city’s picturesque nature. Behind its tranquil exterior, Québec City was already becoming one of the greatest gateways for British immigration to North America. This album presents panoramic works showing Québec City, surrounded by water, forests and mountains. For many immigrants to North America, such views were their first sight of a city on the continent. Come and see what they saw!
Frederick Christian Lewis, after George Heriot
Perched on the ramparts surrounding Cape Diamant, George Heriot invites us to admire the view overlooking Québec City. This watercolour is part of a series of observations he made during his stay in Canada between 1791 and 1796. They culminated in a book entitled Travels through the Canadas.
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