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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, The Navy Hall and Fort George
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, The Navy Hall and Fort George
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, The Navy Hall and Fort George

Nicholas Hornyansky Hungarian-Canadian, 1896-1965

The Navy Hall and Fort George
aquatint on paper
4.5 x 6 in
signed bottom right

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The Navy Hall and Fort George by Nicholas Hornyansky is an aquatint on paper, measuring a modest 4.5 x 6 inches, with the artist's signature located at the bottom right....
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The Navy Hall and Fort George by Nicholas Hornyansky is an aquatint on paper, measuring a modest 4.5 x 6 inches, with the artist's signature located at the bottom right. This piece highlights Hornyansky's skill in the aquatint technique, which is known for its ability to provide fine tonal gradations, resembling watercolor washes but executed in a print format.

This composition delicately portrays a historical scene set in winter, capturing the serene yet stark landscape around Navy Hall and Fort George, notable historical sites in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The print is rendered primarily in shades of blue, enhancing the cold, quiet ambiance of the scene. Snow blankets the ground, softening the contours of the landscape and lending a gentle quietude to the setting.


Foreground details include bare, slender trees and a prominently featured traditional windmill, contributing to the rustic and historical feel of the artwork. The buildings of Navy Hall and the distant silhouette of Fort George are depicted with architectural accuracy but softened by the snowy surroundings and the hazy, wintry sky.


Overall, Hornyansky's work is evocative of a tranquil, frozen moment in time, reflecting his ability to capture both the beauty and the historical significance of the Canadian landscape through the refined and delicate medium of aquatint.

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