{"product_id":"pair-of-paintings","title":"1841 W.H. Bartlett “The Squaw’s Grave” Ottawa River – Hand Colored Steel Engraving | Early Canadian Scenery","description":"\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eacquired from a private collection . Both Bartlett prints \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and atmospheric 19th-century view of the Ottawa River, taken from the important illustrated work Canadian Scenery (London, 1841–42), after the renowned topographical artist W.H. Bartlett.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitled “The Squaw’s Grave (Ottawa River)”, this hand-colored steel engraving depicts an Indigenous burial site along the shoreline, with canoes, figures, and a dramatic wilderness landscape — a romantic European interpretation of early Canadian life and geography. These engravings were produced for a European audience fascinated with the vastness and cultural narratives of North America, and today stand among the most collectible early images of Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBartlett’s work is highly regarded for its fine detail, tonal depth, and painterly composition. The plate was engraved on steel and later hand colored, a process that gives these prints their distinctive clarity and subtle color palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece sits at the intersection of early Canadian history, exploration-era art, and classic romantic landscape design, making it equally compelling for collectors of Canadiana and for interiors seeking historic depth and narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL: 10.5\" W: 8.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott Landon Antiques and Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48768818807024,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/9591\/9261\/files\/DSC00553.jpg?v=1769468718","url":"https:\/\/www.scottlandonantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-paintings","provider":"Scott Landon Antiques and Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}