Monday, November 20, 2017

Historic Paddle Illustration: 18th Century - Sauvages de la nation des Micmacks

Here's an 18th Century watercolour painting by an unknown artist depicting a Mi'kmaq couple in their canoe.

 French School, 18th Century
Sauvages de la nation des Micmacks dans leur canot d’écorce de bouleau; au détroit de Canso, entre la Nlle Ecosse en l’isle du Cap-Breton
inscribed as titled in the lower margin
watercolour on paper
9 ¼ x 12 ¾in. (23.4 x 32.4cm.)



While both paddle blades are submerged in the artwork, the long shaft and tiny grips are visible, as is the reverse handed technique of the paddlers.


Closeup of bow paddler

Closeup of stern paddler



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