1793-1840
Québec City en grand: A few panoramic works from the early 19th century
From the early 19th century onwards, there was a proliferation of realistic paintings showing Québec City silhouetted against vast panoramic landscapes. These pieces reveal the city’s picturesque nature. Behind its tranquil exterior, Québec City was already becoming one of the greatest gateways for British immigration to North America. This album presents panoramic works showing Québec City, surrounded by water, forests and mountains. For many immigrants to North America, such views were their first sight of a city on the continent. Come and see what they saw!
