Rapids on the Ottawa River above Iron Decharge.

Rapids on the Ottawa River above Iron Decharge.

Rapids on the Ottawa River above Iron Decharge.

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Introduction

This is a watercolor by Philip John Bainbrigge of a group paddling their canoe through the rapids on the Ottawa River above Iron Decharge. The specific Great Lakes nation of the group is not known. The work dates from between 1836-1842.

Nation of Maker: American American
Nation of Origin

The nation name is not given.

Date Made or Date Range: 1836-1842
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

LAC record

Materials

Watercolor; black ink; pencil; wove paper.

Techniques or Format

Watercolour with brushpoint and black ink over pencil on wove paper.

Other Notes

Inscribed. Signed. Dated.

Inscription: in pen and brown ink, verso in pen and brown ink, verso l.r.: Rapid on the Ottawa / above Iron Decharge.

It is possible that the word is actually "Grande Decharge." At times Bainbrigge's handwriting is difficult to make out. Grand decharge would mean a large rapid.

Dimensions: 0 × 23.9 × 16.5 cm
Condition: Good
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

LAC record and inscription

Current Location: Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: Mikan no. 2833519
Link to Institution's Collections Database: collectionscanada.gc.ca
GKS Reference Number: 1335
How to Cite this Item

Credit: Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1983-47-4

Record Creation Context

This record was created by Anne de Stecher during an RAship for Prof. Ruth Phillips.

Approximate Place of Origin

46.8139, -71.208

Source of Information about Places

The Ottawa River is in the Eastern Great Lakes region.

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