Category: Artworks

Across a quiet, tree-lined roadway, the broken span lies crumpled into the creek bed, its metal trusswork twisted and splayed like ribs. Brick abutments still stand at either side, stubbornly intact, while boards, beams, and splintered timbers scatter across the muddy channel. The soft, pastel wash of the artwork contrasts with the violence implied by…

Deep in a stylized woodland, a towering, witch-like figure bends low, her long pale hair spilling forward like a curtain that nearly touches the forest floor. She extends a small sprig toward a child with cropped light hair, the gesture both intimate and unsettling, as if an ancient bargain is being offered in whispers. Rust-colored…

Beneath a dense canopy of leaves, a dramatic encounter unfolds in an enchanted-looking woodland, rendered in muted greens, browns, and golds that feel unmistakably early-20th-century in taste. At the left, a hunched, richly dressed figure reaches forward with an urgent, claw-like gesture, jewelry and ornamentation catching the light as if to emphasize temptation and power.…

Bold, storybook lettering spells out “Hallowe’en Greeting” above a warmly colored illustration where a giant jack‑o’-lantern dominates the foreground. The pumpkin’s carved face—wide eyes, a small triangular nose, and a toothy grin—feels more playful than frightening, inviting viewers into an old-fashioned holiday mood.

Moonlit whimsy sets the tone in this charming Halloween artwork, where a wide-eyed witch peers from a glowing lunar disk and the night sky twinkles with scattered stars. Bats and an owl sweep across a soft blue backdrop, balancing the eerie and the playful in the way early holiday imagery so often did. Along the…

Rendered as a carefully colored print, “A-Chippeway-Widow” centers on a seated Indigenous woman whose steady gaze meets the viewer with quiet composure. She wears a blue blouse and matching leggings beneath a warm-toned skirt, while her dark hair is parted and smoothed back in a style that emphasizes her calm, self-possessed expression. The spare background…

Rendered with a soft, restrained palette, this portrait titled “Ka-Na-Pi-Ma, An Ottawa Chief” focuses on a composed young man set against an uncluttered background, inviting attention to expression and dress rather than scenery. The sitter’s dark, wavy hair and steady gaze are modeled with careful shading, while the gentle blush of the cheeks and the…

Me-Te-A appears in profile, rendered with a careful hand and a restrained palette that draws attention to expression as much as attire. A soft wrap or blanket falls over the shoulders, while a patterned shirt collar peeks through, adding texture and period detail. Subtle face paint, a single hoop earring, and gathered hair with feathers…

Peah-Mus-Ka is presented in a carefully finished portrait that balances dignity with intimacy, inviting the viewer to linger on expression as much as attire. A dark headband wraps the brow, accented by a red crest-like detail and pale, beaded ear ornaments that frame the face. Draped cloth falls loosely across the shoulder and chest, leaving…

Timpoochee Barnard is presented in a formal, carefully composed portrait that reads as both artwork and historical document. The figure faces slightly to the side, his gaze steady and reserved, while a vivid red headwrap draws the eye upward and frames his expression. Beneath it, a striped blue garment and neatly tied neckcloth suggest a…