Hop Oasts - Wet Day by A.C. Leighton

A.C. Leighton and Jimmy Simpson Paintings, and Jewelia Margueritta Cameroon Photogravure

 

Hop Oasts - Wet Day by A.C. LeightonA.C. Leighton Painting

British born A. C. Leighton, one of the founders of the Banff School of Fine Arts (now the Banff Centre) is known for his work for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He is one of a number of artists who received rail passes to paint the spectacular scenery of the Rockies. This piece, “Hop Oasts” - Wet Day is a gift of Peter and Judith Jekill.

 

Bugaboos by Jewelia Margueritta Cameroon, 1997, photogravureJewelia Margueritta Cameroon Photogravure

Jewelia Margueritta Cameroon, who is based in Hollywood M.D. in the United States works witha variety of photographic techniques. Bugaboos is a gift of the artist.

 

 

 

Winter, Canadian Rockies by Jimmy Simpson, n.d. watercolourJimmy Simpson Painting

Jimmy Simpson was one of Banff’s early guides and outfitters, although like many at the time, he was born in England. Winter, Canadian Rockies is a gift of James Simpson Jr.

 


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