Behind Bonsecours Market, Montreal
William Raphael Β· 1866
Why it's great
A busy market square beside the harbor of Montreal is filled with shoppers, carts and sailing ships. William Raphael, born in Prussia, settled in Montreal and painted its streets and markets. His pictures record what the city looked like in the 1860s. It's a historic snapshot of Montreal.
Where to see it
π National Gallery of CanadaOttawa, Canada
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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William Raphael was born in Poland, then part of Prussia, and moved to Montreal as a young man. He painted the streets, markets and views of Montreal and Quebec in the 1860s. His pictures record the city as it was. He died in Montreal in 1914.
