Culture Crumb…Toronto’s growth displayed through Art
Rayka Kupesic - “Winter Nathan Phillips Square” 1982
With vivid, diverse and slightly conservative portrayals of Toronto displayed in a brief 50 year history, the book Toronto through Art was published in 1983 to celebrate the city’s approaching 150th anniversary. With notable artists’ work like Lawren Harris and Kim Ondaatje, the pages document the artistic movements of the mid-90’s and present the city’s growth in everlasting moments caught and frozen in time.
Kim Ondaatje - “The Hearn” 1974
John Howard - “Third Parliament Building” 1834
Unknown Artist - “Jackes Residence, The Elms” Ca. 1875
J.E. Usher - “University College Fire” 1890
Frederic M. Bell - “Lights of a City Street” 1894
Robert F. Gagen - “Temples of Commerce” 1914
J.E.H MacDonald - “Tracks and Traffic” 1912
Lawren Harris - “Houses St. Patrick Street” 1922
Nicholas Hornyansky - “St. Lawrence Market” 1943
Tom Roberts - “City Lights” 1945
Eric Freifeld - “Subway Construction” 1952
Albert Franck - “Backyard Baldwin Street” 1964
Clark McDougal - “A & A” 1969
Walter Coucill - “Eaton Centre Excavation” 1975
Les Tait ” 1182 Bloor Street West” 1982
