Fort Oswego
John Henry Walker Β· 1860
Why it's great
A British trading fort stands on the shore of Lake Ontario at Oswego, New York, which the French captured in 1756 early in the Seven Years' War. This view is a 19th-century picture of the fort.
ποΈ Part of history
The Seven Years' War & the End of New France (1754β1763) β A British trading fort stands on the shore of Lake Ontario at Oswego, New York, which the French captured in 1756 early in the Seven Years' War.
Where to see it
π Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.
Hang it on your wall
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John Henry Walker was an Irish-born illustrator, born in County Antrim in 1831, who moved to Canada. He lived in Montreal, where he drew historical and city scenes for books and newspapers, and he died there in 1899.
