James David Collection

Quebec, 1874. Creators: Robert Hinshelwood, John Douglas Woodward
Quebec, 1874. Ships on the Saint Lawrence River at Quebec City, Canada. Down in the lower town a great fleet of vessels are at moorings, and the wharves are crowded with men and vehicles

On the Ausable, 1869. Creator: James David Smillie
On the Ausable, 1869

Big Trees - Mariposa Grove, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Big Trees - Mariposa Grove, 1872. Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park, Wawona, California, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Golden Gate (From Telegraph Hill), 1872. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
Golden Gate (From Telegraph Hill), 1872. View of the strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, California, USA

Yosemite Fall, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Yosemite Fall, 1872. Waterfall in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Yosemite Fall is described as grand beyond all power of expression

Tenaya Canon, from Glacier Point, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Tenaya Canon, from Glacier Point, 1872. Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Clouds Rest is the point just to the left of the Half-dome

Mount Shasta, 1872. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
Mount Shasta, 1872. View of Mount Shasta, a potentially active volcano in the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California, USA

Cathedral Spires, 1872. Creator: Andrew Varick Stout Anthony
Cathedral Spires, 1872. Rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Emerging from the wood, a broad meadow lay before us; and high over all projected, far up against the eastern sky

Summit of Grays Peak, 1874. Creator: Meeder & Chubb
Summit of Grays Peak, 1874. View of Grays Peak, the tenth-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA. Foremost in the view are the twin peaks, Grays and Torrey s; but

Sentinel Rock and Fall, 1872. Creator: W. H. Morse
Sentinel Rock and Fall, 1872. The granite Sentinel Rock, and Sentinel Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Sentinel Falls is a tiered waterfall 1, 920 feet (590 metres) high

Entering the Rapids, 1874. Creator: James David Smillie
Entering the Rapids, 1874. Tourists on board the steamer Spartan as it navigates white water on the the Saint Lawrence River, Ontario, Canada....the water leaps tempestuously around her

Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874. Waterfront on the Saint Lawrence River, Quebec City, Canada....the Market-Hall, a pleasing building of important size

Point Noir, Trinity Rock, and Cape Eternity, Saguenay River, c1870
Point Noir, Trinity Rock, and Cape Eternity, Saguenay River, 1874. The banks of the Saguenay River, Quebec, Canada. For the rest of the day we are toiling through like wildernesses of bowlders

Under Trinity Rock, Saguenay, 1874. Creator: James David Smillie
Under Trinity Rock, Saguenay, 1874. Steamship on the Saguenay River, Quebec, Canada....we near Trinity Rock and Cape Eternity, and one of the crew brings a bucket of pebbles on to the forward deck

Entrance to Thousand Islands, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Entrance to Thousand Islands, 1874. An artist sketching at Thousand Islands, an archipelago of 1, 864 islands in the Saint Lawrence River

Falls of Montmorency, 1874. Creator: W. Roberts
Falls of Montmorency, 1874. Waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada....the river Montmorency shimmers in perfect calm...The stream is divided here by the island of Orleans

Montreal, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Montreal, 1874. Views in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Custom House, paddle steamers on the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal from Helens Island, and Helens Island from Montreal

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"James David: Capturing the Beauty of Quebec and Beyond in the 19th Century" Step back in time to Quebec, 1874, where James David embarked on a journey that would forever change the art world. Alongside creators Robert Hinshelwood and John Douglas Woodward, he set out to capture the essence of this enchanting province. In 1869, on the Ausable River, James David Smillie showcased his talent as a creator with an impeccable eye for detail. His work transported viewers to tranquil waters surrounded by nature's symphony. Moving beyond Quebec's borders, we find ourselves amidst towering giants in Mariposa Grove. In 1872, John Filmer immortalized these majestic trees through his lens while Edward Paxman Brandard captured the iconic Golden Gate from Telegraph Hill - both masterpieces that still resonate today. Alfred Harral took us on a visual journey to Yosemite Fall in that same year. The sheer power and beauty of nature were encapsulated within his frame - a testament to man's desire to connect with something greater than himself. John Filmer returned once again in 1872 but this time ventured into Tenaya Canon from Glacier Point. His lens revealed a breathtaking landscape filled with awe-inspiring cliffs and cascading waterfalls - an invitation for exploration and discovery. Edward Paxman Brandard continued his artistic endeavors by capturing Mount Shasta's grandeur in all its glory. This masterpiece stands as a tribute to nature's ability to leave us humbled and inspired simultaneously. Andrew Varick Stout Anthony turned his attention towards Cathedral Spires in 1872. Through intricate brushstrokes or precise camera angles, he brought forth their ethereal beauty - reminding us of our connection with something divine. Meeder & Chubb reached new heights atop Grays Peak summit in 1874; their creation evoked feelings of triumph over adversity while W. H Morse unveiled Sentinel Rock and Fall, a testament to the power and resilience of nature.