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

  • artist:
  • title:
    Grand Trunk Railway: Snowplough near Black River Station, Levis, Quebec
  • date created:
    February 1869
  • materials:
    Albumen print
  • measurements:
    11.70 x 19.20 cm; mounted: 27.70 x 40.60 cm
  • object type:
  • credit line:
    Gift of Mrs. Riddell in memory of Peter Fletcher Riddell 1985
  • accession number:
    PGP R 811
  • gallery:
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Alexander Henderson

Alexander Henderson