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Roebuck, William
The Thousand Islands from the North-northwest Les Mille-Îles vues du nord-nord-ouest
Undated non daté

William Roebuck attended the Royal Military in Woolwich, England, and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1815. He was attached to Lord Dalhousie’s service at Quebec. Dalhousie was governor-in-chief of British North America 1820 to 1828.

Artist Artiste
Roebuck, William
Artist Dates Naissance/décès de l'artiste
England c. 1797-United States 1847 England c. 1797-United States 1847
Title Titre
The Thousand Islands from the North-northwest Les Mille-Îles vues du nord-nord-ouest
Date Date
Undated non daté
Category Collection
Canadian Historical Art canadien ancien
Medium Technique d’expression
Watercolour on paper Aquarelle sur papier
Dimensions Dimensions
height / width: 37.10 x 53.00 cm; 14.61 x 20.87 in.
Credit Line Mention de source
Purchase, Chancellor Richardson Memorial Fund, 1978 Achat, Fonds commémoratif du chancelier Richardson, 1978
Accession Number Numéro d'acquisition
21-070

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