Beginning of Sommers

Painting Description

In the early days of the twentieth century in Ontario, hydro wires were installed along several roads but the responsibility to connect the farm to this public utility rested with each farmer. This painting was commissioned by a company that got their start attaching those farms to the hydro lines that bordered the roads.

Additional information

Image ID

1864

Original Size

24" x 32"

Year

1996

Medium Value

Acrylic

Base Value

Masonite

STATUS

1

COMISSION TEXT

In the early days of the Twentieth Century in Ontario, hydro wires were installed along several roads but the responsibility to connect the farm to this public utility rested with each farmer. This painting was commissioned by a company that got their start attaching those farms to the hydro lines that bordered the roads.

LOCATION

Canadian

SEASON

Autumn