2007.001.126
Object Title
The Wolfe Islander Up for Repairs by R.D. Wilson
Object Name
Drawing
Artist/Maker
R. D. Wilson
Date Made
1972
Materials
Paper
Eminent Figure
George Nicholas Speal
Catalogue Number
2007.001.126
Dimensions

63.1 cm x 51.3 cm

Description

A charcoal and ink drawing entitled "The Wolfe Islander Up for Repairs at Canadian Dredge and Dock Co. Ltd.," by R.D. Wilson depicting the Wolfe Islander boat in the marine. The number 5 is in red ink in the proper right bottom.

History

In 1973, 30 sketches of various Kingston scenes by Montreal artist R. D. Wilson were presented to the City of Kingston by the Macdonald Tobacco Company as a Tercentenary gift. The sketches, called The Macdonald Lassie Tercentenary Collection, were made the previous year on commission by the Montreal-based Tobacco Company. The artist, who has travelled all of the world, lived in Kingston for a month to execute the pencil and charcoal views of the city.

The sketches were presented by Murray Mather, vice-president of Macdonalds, to Kingston Mayor George Speal.