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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, Holy Trinity Church, Toronto
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, Holy Trinity Church, Toronto
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, Holy Trinity Church, Toronto

Nicholas Hornyansky Hungarian-Canadian, 1896-1965

Holy Trinity Church, Toronto
aquatint on paper
protected by museum glass
4 x 5 in
signed bottom right
CAD 495.00
Nicholas Hornyansky, Holy Trinity Church, Toronto
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Nicholas Hornyansky's depiction of the Holy Trinity Church in Toronto is a masterful representation of the serene and sacred nestled amid the urban landscape. The print, with its exquisite use...
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Nicholas Hornyansky's depiction of the Holy Trinity Church in Toronto is a masterful representation of the serene and sacred nestled amid the urban landscape. The print, with its exquisite use of color and fine detailing, conveys the historic beauty of this ecclesiastical building.


The church is portrayed with intricate architectural features, each brick and stained glass window carefully rendered to highlight the craftsmanship of the structure. The church's stonework is captured in varying shades of blue and gray, suggesting the coolness of the stone and the shadowed areas created by the interplay of the urban environment and the church's own contours.


Bare trees with their intricate network of branches stand in the foreground, their leafless state allowing a clear view of the church's grand window and the detailed tracery. These trees, silhouetted against the building and the winter sky, add a touch of natural elegance to the scene and evoke a feeling of quietude in contrast to the bustling city life that surrounds the church. The sky is rendered in soft pastels, reflecting the gentle light of a winter's day, which casts a tranquil glow over the scene. The snow on the ground and the path leading to the church's entrance are portrayed with subtle shifts in color, suggesting the depth and texture of the winter landscape.


This artwork captures a moment of stillness in the city, a sacred space that stands timeless against the ever-changing urban backdrop. The juxtaposition of the church's historic architecture with the modern buildings looming in the background speaks to the layered history of Toronto, where the past and present coexist. Hornyansky's skill in etching brings out the quiet dignity of the Holy Trinity Church, making this artwork not just a visual record but a tribute to the city's architectural heritage.
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