Description
View from one bank of the St. Maurice River, Quebec, to the other. On the far shore above the river is a small settlement consisting of one large house and at least fifteen outbuildings. Below these, beside a small creek leading in to the St. Maurice, is another group of buildings, some hidden by trees. The two large chimneys identify these as the forges.
George Seton was a British officer serving in North America from April 14, 1844 to August 31, 1848. British officers were often trained in watercolour since a topographical record was important for military strategy.
1953-75-9 and -11 have similar secondary supports. Althought they are almost the same size as the others, these two are grey, not white. They are probably from the same album.
Inscriptions on other works suggest that the date Seton inscribed on the secondary support is the day that he sketched it from nature. He usually finished the work at another time.
Image Licence
Copyright Expired
Image Credit
Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1953-75-11
Location
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Country
Canada
Tags
Category
Landscapes & Seascapes
TWW Comment
The Forges du Saint-Maurice were the first succesful ironworks in New France. Established in 1730, the site was controlled by Matthew Bell from 1800 until 1845.
