Victoria Inner Harbour

Artist Emily Carr (Canadian, 1871 - 1945)

Date1905

Place of ManufactureNorth America

Mediumwatercolour

DimensionsOverall (sheet/image): 15.2 × 23 cm Framed: 38.5 × 48.7 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineIn memory of Jennet and Louis Davies, Edith and Oswald Parker and James R. Davies, with thanks to Emily Carr, these works are donated by N. E. Davies, Brian, Bruce and Kevin Davies.

Object number2005.026.003

DescriptionThe view is of the Victoria Inner Harbour as seen from the water looking east towards Wharf St. The building at about 1/4 from the left border is the rear of the 1874-75 Federal government
Custom House at 1001 Wharf Street. The large building on the right about 1/3 from the right side is the rear of the 1894 Post office which was demolished in 1955 and replaced with a modern building. Spire in the background is of the original Christ Church Catherdral. The low wharf building with HBC written on it is the Hudson's Bay Company.

Status

Not on view