View in King Street (looking eastward), City of Toronto, Upper Canada (1835) by Currier and Ives

View in King Street (looking eastward), City of Toronto, Upper Canada - Currier and Ives - 1835

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TitleView in King Street (looking eastward), City of Toronto, Upper Canada
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1835
Art MovementRomanticism

About View in King Street (looking eastward), City of Toronto, Upper Canada

The artwork entitled “View in King Street (looking eastward), City of Toronto, Upper Canada” was created by the artist Currier and Ives in the year 1835. This piece belongs to the Romanticism movement and is categorized within the cityscape genre.

The artwork presents a detailed eastward view of King Street in Toronto during the early 19th century. The scene is framed by prominent architecture, with substantial buildings lining both sides of the street. The image features a mix of commercial and residential structures, indicative of the urban setting of Upper Canada during this period. The street is alive with human activity; pedestrians are depicted walking, and a cart pulled by an ox adds a rustic element to the otherwise urban environment. A prominent church spire dominates the background, highlighting the importance of religious structures in the community. The artist skillfully captures the essence of the burgeoning city, reflecting the Romanticism era’s fascination with depicting contemporary life and human interaction within the cityscape.

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