Wakefield Covered Bridge

$150 plus framing

#131

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

February 2014

22" x 19"

 The Wakefield Covered bridge (Wakefield, Quebec), now a historical attraction, was originally built in 1915, but was destroyed by fire in 1984.  The bright reflections in the water not only represent the restored bridge's fresh coat of paint but are reminiscent of the power of the flames that destroyed it. This covered bridge was one of the first bridges to link the two shores of the Gatineau River. The restoration of the bridge was completed in 1998 through community effort.  

Bridges are links that help to bring people together.  As the Olympic Games begin today in Sochi, Russia, let us hope that new bridges will be built to strengthen the dream of peace in the world. 

View of the River

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#85

Watercolour

Carole Villeneuve

October 2011

22"x 14"

This view of the South Saskatchewan River has elements of realism

 with artistic license applied to allow for this particular view  of 

the Broadway Bridge and the Bessborough Hotel.  

The Broadway Bridge is one of Saskatoon's seven bridges that span the South Saskatchewan River.  It was built during the Great Depression as a "make work project" by the City in partnership with the federal and provincial governments.  Finished in just 11 months it opened on November 11, 1932.  

The Broadway Bridge is 355 metres (1164) long.  

It is Saskatoon's steepest bridge with it's four percent grade.  

The Bessborough Hotel is decorated in the French Renaissance style

 and is a central landmark of downtown Saskatoon.  

It was built in 1930-31 by the Canadian National Railways but wasn't opened until Christmas of 1935 due to financial difficulties.  

22"x 12"

 When cropped this painting has more of a focus on the Bessborough.

22"x 9"

Cropped further the long riverbank park is highlighted.