2010.036.001
Object Title
Kingston City Hall
Object Name
Painting
Artist/Maker
James Keirstead
Date Made
1971
Materials
Oil on Board --Linen --Wood --Mat Board
Catalogue Number
2010.036.001
Dimensions

Framed Length: 118 cm Width: 80 cm

Description

A cityscape painting of Kingston City Hall in winter, from Confederation Basin. In the immediate foreground is an expanse of snowy ground, with a few leafless trees, and with the arch of the fountain in Confederation Park on the left. In the central middle ground is the facade of Kingston City Hall, with other historic limestone buildings visible to the left and open space to the right of City Hall. The upper half of the composition consists of a cloudy blue sky. The painting is signed "Keirstead 71" in dark grey paint in the lower right corner. The painting is housed in a contemporary painted wood and gilt frame. Plain tan back edge, back ogee edge; gilt astragal top edge, dark fluted bead, struck moulding, wide linen frieze, beveled sight edge.