'Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada]', 1851 (watercolour)

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'Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada]', 1851 (watercolour)

7295636 'Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada]', 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.3x25.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No. 57 in Fanshawe's Pacific album, 1849-52. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. Fort Rupert was a former Hudson's Bay Company fort, built in 1849 on the south-east side of Beaver Harbour, itself in north-east Vancouver Island opening into the Vancouver Sound, south of present-day Port Hardy. The view here is approximately south-east, with the sound to the left and the fort on the right.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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This stunning watercolour print captures the beauty and history of Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour on Vancouver Island in Canada. Painted by Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe in 1851, this piece is a part of Fanshawe's Pacific album, showcasing his travels through the region from 1849 to 1852. The fort, originally built by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1849, sits on the south-east side of Beaver Harbour overlooking Vancouver Sound. In this painting, we see a view looking approximately south-east with the sound to the left and the fort on the right. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this historical scene to life, transporting us back to a time when canoes were a common mode of transportation for Indigenous peoples in North America. Fanshawe's talent as an artist shines through in his ability to capture not only the physical landscape but also the cultural significance of this area. The presence of native American canoeists adds depth and authenticity to the scene, reminding us of their important role in shaping Canada's history. This print serves as a window into a moment frozen in time - July 23rd, 1851 - allowing us to appreciate both the natural beauty of Vancouver Island and its rich heritage.

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