Painting, Oil: Ottawa Locks and the Chateau Laurier
Entry/Object ID
P244
Description
One painting depicting the locks and Chateau Laurier done by Rosalind Cawdron. The painting depicts an autumn scene, trees are yellow and orange, sky bright clear blue. Painted on a Reeves brand canvas and framed in a light colored wooden frame, no glass over painting. There is a brass plaque centered on the bottom side of frame.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Rosallind Cawdron's signature in bottom right corner.
Transcription
"Painted by Rosalind Cawdron 1963// Presented by her mother 1965"
Notes
Engraved into a brass plate centered on the bottom of the frame.
Transcription
"Rideau Canal locks // painted by Rosalind L. Cawdron // in 1963. // Great granddaughter // of Sgt. Joseph Coombs R.E., // who came over with // Lt. Colonel John By R.E. To build // the Rideau canal in 1825.".
Notes
Written in blue ink on a label attached to the back of the canvas.