Showing posts with label Armstrong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Armstrong. Show all posts
Thursday, 9 March 2017
Historical Paddle Painting William Armstrong
While browsing through The National Art Gallery of Canada's online site, I came across a painting that contained a pictorial representation of a decorated native paddle.
William Armstrong
Hudson's Bay Store, Fort William c. 1860-1870
National Gallery of Canada (no. 30490)
The seated figure on the left (veiled woman?) seems to be holding a thin paddle (narrow algonquin/ottertail style) with a yellow and red checkered design. Unfortunately the grip area is obscured by the placement of her hands.
Paddle Closeup
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