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ARCH.2003.1, Rendition: 791195
The image shows an illustrated portrait of a man in formal attire, including a suit and tie. The illustration appears to be in black and white, with a textured shading technique that gives depth to the figure. The man is depicted from the chest up, with a serious expression on his face. The illustration is labeled at the bottom with the name "Joshua Smith, R.S.A., 27," suggesting the artist and the year the work was created. Below the illustration, there is a message that reads: "I want to congratulate the people of Canada on their Diamond Jubilee. Since the Fathers of the Confederation succeeded in welding the Provinces into a union of one nation, the history of Canada has been one of magnificent accomplishment. Today Canada, more closely united than ever, is an economic and political power equal to any in the world—and deservedly so!" The message is signed by the artist, "H.G. Warner," indicating that it is likely a personal message in connection with a significant milestone in Canada's history. The image is placed on a piece of paper that has been taped to a background with a reddish-brown border, which looks like the edge of a book or document.
This image is a printed page from a book, featuring a portrait of a man in formal attire. The portrait is rendered in a black-and-white, textured style, possibly a lithograph or engraving, and depicts the man wearing a suit and tie. The man is in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to the right.
Below the portrait, there is a paragraph of text that reads:
"I want to congratulate the people of Canada on their Diamond Jubilee. Since the Fathers of the Confederation succeeded in welding the Provinces into a union of one nation, the history of Canada has been one of magnificent accomplishment. Today Canada, more closely united than ever, is an economic and political power equal to any in the world—and deservedly so!"
The text is signed with a signature that appears to be "R.B. Bennett." The page is held in place by a clear plastic sleeve and a maroon ribbon, suggesting it is part of a collection or archive. The overall condition of the page appears to be well-preserved, with only slight signs of wear.
This image features a formal, black-and-white portrait print, likely a lithograph or engraving, of a man dressed in early 20th-century business attire — a suit, tie, and collared shirt. The portrait is rendered with fine cross-hatching and stippling, giving it a textured, classic illustrative quality. The subject is shown from the chest up, looking directly at the viewer with a composed, slightly smiling expression.
Below the portrait, the name “Joshua Smith” is inscribed, along with the date “1937”, suggesting the artist and the year the portrait was created. The print has been inserted into an open book or album with maroon cloth binding and cream-colored endpapers, partially visible on the left.
Beneath the portrait is a typewritten message:
“I want to congratulate the people of Canada on their Diamond Jubilee. Since the Fathers of the Confederation succeeded in welding the Provinces into a union of one nation, the history of Canada has been one of magnificent accomplishment. Today Canada, more closely united than ever, is an economic and political power equal to any in the world—and deservedly so!”
This message is signed by J. A. Macdonald — not the first Prime Minister of Canada (who died in 1891), but likely a later public figure or political leader bearing the same initials, as this message clearly references Canada’s Diamond Jubilee — which occurred in 1927, marking 60 years since Confederation in 1867.
Notably, there is a discrepancy: the portrait is dated 1937, yet the message refers to an event from 1927. This suggests the print may be a commemorative reproduction or reissue created a decade later, perhaps for archival or celebratory purposes.
In summary:
This is a 1937 portrait print of an unidentified man (possibly a public figure), created by Joshua Smith, accompanied by a congratulatory message from J.A. Macdonald celebrating Canada’s 1927 Diamond Jubilee, displayed inside a bound volume. The juxtaposition of portrait, text, signature, and book context implies this is a piece of historical ephemera related to Canadian national commemoration.
A portrait of a man wearing a suit and tie is printed on a white background. The portrait has a black-and-white filter. The portrait is printed on a white paper with a black border. There is a watermark in the bottom left corner. The portrait is placed on a white surface, probably a table. The portrait is placed on top of a book. The book is placed on a white surface, probably a table.
A portrait of a man is printed on a white paper with a black border. The portrait has a black-and-white effect, and the man is wearing a suit with a tie. The man has a serious expression on his face, and he seems to be looking to the right. There is a signature at the bottom right corner of the portrait. The portrait is placed on a surface with a brown border.
The image shows a black-and-white sketch of a man in formal attire, likely a portrait. The individual is depicted wearing a suit with a striped tie and a neatly combed hairstyle. The sketch is detailed and appears to be hand-drawn, capturing the person's facial features and expression with careful shading and linework.
Below the sketch, there is a handwritten message. The text begins with, "I want to congratulate the people of Canada on their Diamond Jubilee." It continues to praise the success of Confederation in uniting the provinces into one nation, highlighting the historical significance of this achievement. The message concludes by emphasizing Canada's growing economic and political power, stating, "Today Canada, more closely united than ever, is an economic and political power equal to any in the world—and deservedly so!"
The sketch is signed at the bottom right corner, indicating the artist's name or the person who created the drawing. The overall composition suggests a formal and commemorative context, likely related to a significant historical or celebratory event in Canada. The sketch is mounted on a light-colored paper, and the image is displayed within a protective sleeve or frame, indicating it may be part of an archive or collection.
The image depicts a page from a book or document with a drawing or printed portrait of a person. The face of the individual is blurred, while the rest of the portrait shows the individual dressed in formal attire, including a tie, shirt, and jacket. Below the portrait, there is text written in English, which appears to be a message, along with an autograph or signature. The page is slightly curled, and it seems to be part of a bound book with a red cover that is partially visible.
The image displays a printed piece of artwork or a document with an illustration. The subject is wearing a suit with a tie, and the artwork has a black-and-white, sketch-like appearance. The illustration is detailed on the suit, providing a sense of texture. There is text below the illustration that appears to be a congratulatory message to "the people of Canada on their Diamond Jubilee." The text mentions the unification of Canada and praises the country's growth and status in the world. The bottom of the image also features a signature, suggesting that the message has been written and signed by an individual whose name has not been provided here. The document is placed on a flat surface, with part of the paper curling up slightly at the corner. Behind it, there appears to be another book or stack of paper, and the background is plain and unfocused, emphasizing the document in the foreground.
This image shows a drawing featuring a person in formal attire. The individual is dressed in a suit jacket, dress shirt, and tie. The background is comprised of dark, intricate shading. At the bottom of the image, there is text congratulating the people of Canada on their Diamond Jubilee, mentioning the history and achievements of Canada. It also includes a printed signature, likely of the individual depicted in the drawing.