Accession Number

983.838a-b

Description

A plain gilt-framed colour lithograph depicting Victoria's harbour from northeast to south, a wide border of white around the scene, the various buildings and districts identified by text at the bottom thusly: "l.l.: DAY & SON LITHRS, TO THE QUEEN; l.c.: London, Published by Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, June 13th., 1860.; l.r.: Drawn by H.O. Tiedemann - T. Picken, lith; b.: VIEW OF VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND.; l.l. to l.r. (key): Indian Village (Songhees) Police Barracks Victoria District Church. / Hudson Bay Company's Fort Victoria. Brit. Str. Forward Governor's Residence / James' Bay Bridge. Government Buildings. / Colonial Off. Land Off. Treasury. Guard Ho. Court Ho. House of Assembly. Entrance to the Harbour", a label affixed to the glass at lower left corner,

Narrative

This illustration by noted Victoria architect, civil engineer and surveyor Hermann Otto Tiedemann was published June 13, 1860. Among other notable achievements, Tiedemann designed British Columbia's first Colonial Legislative Buildings, sometimes disparagingly referred to as "The Birdcages". 

The image beautifully captures the scene around Victoria's Inner Harbour. This particular print was first owned by noted Victoria architect John Teague. Among numerous other achievements, Teague designed the large house Burleith for James and Laura Dunsmuir. It was built on 20 acres beside Victoria's Gorge Waterway in 1891.

History of Use

An old label attached to the glass indicates that this artwork was owned by the donor's uncle, John Teague, Esq., architect. His biography can be seen by clicking on his name at the bottom of this record.

Minutes of The Castle Society's Executive (aka Board of Directors) meeting held at Director James Audain's residence on March 8, 1960 refer to the gift of this artwork from Mrs. Harry Ward to the Society. It was subsequently presented to the Greater Victoria School District (GVSD) at the Society's Annual General Meeting held March 26, 1960. The gift was made so that it could be displayed at Craigdarroch while the Castle was serving as headquarters for the GVSD.

Date

June 13 1860

Dimensions

35.5 x 100 cm

Material

Paper; Wood; Glass

Artwork Title

View of Victoria, Vancouver Island, 13th June, 1860

Medium

Lithograph

Support

Paper

Technique

Lithograph

Inscription

This picture was originally owned by the donor's uncle, John Teague, Esq. Architect, who was in the Mayor of Victoria, 1894-95.
(printed on an old label attached to the glass)

Country of Origin

United Kingdom