Great Lakes Art Database

Sault Ste. Marie, Showing the United States Garrison in the Distance

Description
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Creator
Catlin, George, Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
George Catlin described this painting as ​“a view of the Sault de St. Marys, taken from the Canada shore, near the missionary-house, which is seen in the fore-ground of the picture, and in the distance, the United States Garrison, and the Rapids; and beyond them the Capes at the outlet of Lake Superior.” (Catlin, Letters and Notes, vol. 2, no. 54, 1841; reprint 1973)
Date of Original
c1836-37
Dimensions
Width: 70 cm
Height: 49.7 cm
Subject(s)
Forts & fortifications
Local identifier
1985.66.339
Collection
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Geographic Coverage
  • Sault Sainte Marie
    Michigan, United States
    Latitude: 46.5038078701618 Longitude: -84.3425734179688
Copyright Statement
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Contact
Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
Website:
https://aglmh.net

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Sault Ste. Marie, Showing the United States Garrison in the Distance


George Catlin described this painting as ​“a view of the Sault de St. Marys, taken from the Canada shore, near the missionary-house, which is seen in the fore-ground of the picture, and in the distance, the United States Garrison, and the Rapids; and beyond them the Capes at the outlet of Lake Superior.” (Catlin, Letters and Notes, vol. 2, no. 54, 1841; reprint 1973)