The Kootenay Collection - "Rossland, B.C.-1895" Historical Pencil Drawing Prints

Description: NOTE TO BUYERS - Mix or Match your order of 1+. Choose combinations from 8 prints available in the Kootenay Collection set. Choices include...1) Rossland, B.C.-1895 2) Trail, B.C.-1898 3) Nelson, B.C.-1908 4) Sandon, B.C.-1897 5) Nakusp, B.C.-1900 6) Sproats Landing, B.C.- 1892 7) Grand Forks, B.C.-1900 8) Salmo, B.C.-1900. Place and pay for your order then contact seller with your choices. THE PROJECT - The towns and cities of the West Kootenay Region of British Columbia were born of the 1890's hard-rock mining boom. In recognition of the region's heritage, Kootenay Savings Credit Union in 1981 commissioned artist Mal Gagnon to share his graphic impressions of eight towns that flourished during the mining boom. It was therefore fitting that the project begin on the ocassion of the 75th anniversary of Cominco Ltd.a premiere mining and smelting company in Canada. Included in the series are scenes of Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Sandon, Nakusp, Sproats Landing (Castlegar), Grand Forks and Salmo. Drawn from historical photos provided by community and provincial archives this ambitious project is the culmination of nearly two thousand hours, spanning over four years. Most artists use the pencil only as a preliminary means to an end but in this project Mal has explored it as a serious medium in itself. IMAGE DESCRIPTION - "Rossland -1895" ... The Trail Creek mining district played a prominent role in the development of the West Kootenay. The mines of Red Mountain above Rossland proved to be some of the richest in history and the foundation for one of the most successful mining and smelting companies in the world. THE PRINT - Reproduced in the offset printing process as a half-tone print in a buffalo brown ink on a high quality heavy Buckeye antique white rag paper printing stock. The image size of each print is 11.5"x 16" with a 2" border on the top and sides and 2.5" border on the bottom. The final trim size of each is 16"x 20". THE ARTIST - Mal Gagnon was born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan and received his formal art training at The Alberta College of Art in Calgary, Alberta. His major was in Advertising Art and later switching to Fine Art. In 1988 he moved to the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. His popular detailed painting style has led to multiple private and corporate commissions among which include mining companies, financial institutions, insurance companies, golf clubs, wineries and real estate. His passion for the Okanagan Valley is evident in his many watercolor and acrylic paintings that depict the beautiful landscape of British Columbia. SHIPPING DETAILS - Free shipping to Canada and continental USA. Each order is promptly, professionally packaged and shipped.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

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