Wednesday 30 November 2011

The mural mystery


Where is this mural actually located?
I first saw the historical painting by C.W. Jefferys in the Carleton Saga, by Harry and Olive Walker (p.53) with the caption that it is the soldier-settlers of 100th Regiment of Foot building a rough road to their new settlement of Richmond in 1818. The image shows, on the right side, Capt. George Burke and Sgt. Andrew Hill, and other soldiers from the 100th Regiment which served during the War of 1812. Yet the Walkers never give a photo credit to tell us where this mural can be seen.
I have tried researching many sources such as the National Gallery of Canada or Library and Archives Canada but to no avail. Any ideas??
Kurt Johnson, Munster

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