Summary: Rare coloured Post-Expressionist etching titled ‘Lewiston Bridge’ by respected and listed Canadian artist, Nicholas Hornyansky (1896-1965). Hornyansky is regarded for picturesque and accurate renderings of historical landmarks.
Shown is a view of the second Queenston-Lewiston Suspension Bridge (1899-1962), from the American side looking towards the Queenston Monument. In 1899 the Falls View Suspension Bridge was dismantled and moved to this location to replace the first Queenston-Lewiston Bridge that was destroyed by wind in 1854.
Coloured in Hornyansky’s trademark use of gradients, in this example from blue, through violet, towards a grey, with the Queenston Heights monument illuminated in yellow. Squaring the image to the monument are the blossoms and swirling eddies executed in the Japanese taste.
Dimensions 4 ½” high x 5 ⅞” wide (actual); 13 ⅛” high x 13 ⅞” wide (framed)
Markings titled and signed in pencil, “Lewiston Bridge””Hornyansky”
Medium etching aquatint
Condition Excellent Vintage Condition – unused with no damage, no repair with a bright crisp image, and clear title and signature. Framed and ready for display.
