Alexander Henderson
Grand Trunk Railway: Snowplough near Black River Station, Levis, Quebec
About this artwork
Scottish-born Alexander Henderson was much struck with the beauty and drama of Canadian weather, from the abundant floods in spring to the deep snow in winter. In his photographs, he was able to capture the subtleties of the light-filled air. Here the train pauses to build up steam and power before making its way through a snow drift.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Alexander HendersonScottish (1831 - 1913)
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title:Grand Trunk Railway: Snowplough near Black River Station, Levis, Quebec
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date created:February 1869
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materials:Albumen print
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measurements:11.70 x 19.20 cm; mounted: 27.70 x 40.60 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Gift of Mrs. Riddell in memory of Peter Fletcher Riddell 1985
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accession number:PGP R 811
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Alexander Henderson
Alexander Henderson
Alexander Henderson began his working life as an accountant in Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1855. He worked as a merchant in Montreal, taking up photography as a hobby. His earliest dated photographs were taken in 1858. His main interest was landscape photography, and he published a series...