Painted Room

Annapolis Royal is the birthplace of Freemasonry in Canada, and according to local tradition the first Masonic lodge held its meetings in this building in 1738. Frederick Sinclair, innkeeper in…Read more >

The most mysterious image in the painted room is the portrait of the officer. His uniform seems to be a combination of many types found during the 18th and 19th…Read more >

Industrialization was of great interest to Victorians and images of the marvels of industry were considered as beautiful and captivating as the picturesque landscapes. Here, the train bridge is reminiscent…Read more >

Examine the mountains and waterfall in this image. The artist used imagination to create an ideal landscape – in essence taking many aspects found in nature and perhaps the surroundings…Read more >

Shortly after Halifax was established in 1749, army topographers accompanied British troops to America. These officers were instructed in topographical views at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. Their objective…Read more >

Topographical art can be defined as realistic and detailed depictions of an area. In many ways, this form of art was part of the ‘Romantic Movement’ during which young gentlemen…Read more >

Beginning in the 17th century young wealthy European men would undertake a traditional tour of Europe, known as the ‘Grand Tour’. They would be exposed to the cultural treasures of…Read more >

In the 1960s, water damage from a failed roof revealed in an upstairs room a wall covered with painted images, still visible even though harmed by the water. Since that…Read more >