Quebec City from Lévis
1904
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1904
oil
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The painting depicts a cityscape with a river in the foreground and a city on the opposite bank. The city is set on a hill, with buildings and a church steeple visible. The sky above is cloudy and gray. In the foreground, the river is depicted in shades of blue and brown, reflecting the colors of the sky. The city on the opposite bank is painted in muted tones, with the church steeple standing out as a prominent feature. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who use chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in their compositions.
