Notman Collection

Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Creator: Photo studio J. Notman, Boston
Portrait of William James (1842-1910), 1880. Private Collection

skating carnival photo composition Canada
c.1900 vintage photograph: skating carnival photo composition by the William Notman studio, Canada

Parliament Buildings from Victoria Point, Ottawa, Canada
c.1900 vintage photograph: Parliament Buildings from Victoria Point, Ottawa, Canada. William Notman photograph

Tobogganing in snow, studio composite montage William Notman
Tobogganing toboggans in the snow, studio composite photomontage image by William Notman, Canada

The Right Hon. Earl Dufferin. K. C. B. c1850, (c1880). Creator: William Notman & Son
The Right Hon. Earl Dufferin. K.C.B. c1850, (c1880). Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, (1826-1902) British public servant and prominent diplomat and member of Victorian society

The harbour, Vancouver, Canada, 1895. Creator: William Notman & Son
The harbour, Vancouver, Canada, 1895. View from the Canadian Pacific Railway hotel at Vancouver, British Columbia. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

The Rockies: Mount Stephen, Canada, 1895. Creator: William Notman & Son
The Rockies: Mount Stephen, Canada, 1895. View of Mount Stephen, a 3, 199 metre (10, 495 foot), mountain in the Kicking Horse River Valley, Yoho National Park, British Columbia

The Rockies: Asulkan Glacier, Hermit Range, Canada, 1895. Creator: William Notman & Son
The Rockies: Asulkan Glacier, Hermit Range, Canada, 1895. Mountaineer between two crevasses of a glacier in British Columbia

The Rockies: ice cave in the Great Glacier, Mount Sir Donald, Canada, 1895. Creator
The Rockies: ice cave in the Great Glacier, Mount Sir Donald, Canada, 1895. People standing at the entrance to a cave in the ice of a glacier on Mount Sir Donald in the Rogers Pass area of British

The Rockies: the Frazer Canyon and Cariboo Road Bridge, near Spuzzum, Canada, 1895. The Alexandra Bridge, suspension bridge over the Frazer river built in 1863, near Spuzzum in British Columbia

The Rockies: Chancellor Peak, Leanchoil, Canada, 1895. Creator: William Notman & Son
The Rockies: Chancellor Peak, Leanchoil, Canada, 1895. View of Chancellor Peak, a 3, 266-metre (10, 715-foot) mountain summit in Yoho National Park, British Columbia

The Rockies: Loop showing four tracks, 1895. Creator: William Notman & Son
The Rockies: Loop showing four tracks, 1895. Railway through the Rocky Mountains, with stumps of felled trees. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

View from the Government Buildings, Victoria, Canada, 1895. Creator: William Notman & Son
View from the Government Buildings, Victoria, Canada, 1895. The harbour and bridge at Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Montreal Hotel Windsor William McFarlane Notman
Montreal, Hotel Windsor; William McFarlane Notman (Canadian, 1857 - 1913); Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 1860s - 1880s; Albumen silver print

Ice Shove Commissioner Street Montreal William McFarlane
Ice Shove Commissioner Street, Montreal; William McFarlane Notman (Canadian, 1857 - 1913); Montreal, Quebec, Canada; about 1880; Albumen silver print

CANADA: RAILWAY, 1871. Construction of the Intercolonial Railway at Smith Brook, Nova Scotia, 18 August 1871. Photographed by the studio of William Notman

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"Capturing the Essence of Canada: William Notman's Extraordinary Lens" Step into a world frozen in time as you explore the captivating works of William Notman, a visionary photographer who beautifully captured the essence of Canada. From bustling skating carnivals to majestic Parliament Buildings, his compositions transport us back to an era filled with wonder and excitement. Intriguingly, even snow couldn't hinder Notman's creativity. Through studio composite montages, he brought tobogganing to life, showcasing the thrill and joy that comes with gliding down snowy slopes. His artistry knew no bounds as he skillfully merged reality and imagination. Not only did Notman capture moments of exhilaration but also immortalized influential figures like The Right Honorable Earl Dufferin. With his lens, he painted a portrait that exudes dignity and power, leaving an indelible mark on Canadian history. Venturing further westward through his lens, we discover Vancouver's picturesque harbor in 1895. The tranquil waters mirror the city's growth and potential—a testament to its promising future. But it is amidst nature's grandeur where Notman truly shines. His photographs transport us deep into the heart of the Rockies—Mount Stephen standing tall against azure skies while Asulkan Glacier glistens under sunlight. And within Mount Sir Donald lies an ice cave waiting to be explored—an ethereal beauty hidden within these icy depths. As we journey along Cariboo Road Bridge near Spuzzum or witness Chancellor Peak majestically rising above Leanchoil village, we are reminded of Canada's vastness and untamed wilderness—a land brimming with endless possibilities. Finally, from atop Government Buildings in Victoria emerges a breathtaking panorama—the view that once greeted our ancestors as they embarked on their own adventures across this great nation, and is here that we realize how fortunate we are to have had William Notman & Son capture these fleeting moments for eternity.