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Catalog Number |
2008.007.1 |
Object Name |
Painting |
Description |
Watercolour painting in matte green and red cardboard frame along with exterior wood frame. Dimensions: 11" x 15" (painting) or 16" x 20" - 54 x 43.6 cm (painting with frame) Painting depicts a portrait of a woman leaning over a wooden chair in late 19th - early 20th century dress with poofy shoulder sleeve that become tight at elbows to wrists, high collar neckline, and seeming long dress length. The woman depicted is Miss Ada Irvine, a teacher and principal in Port Coquitlam for almost 50 years. Watercolour palette consits of earthy brown and warm yellow tones. Historical context provided on painting frame backing: "Miss Ada Irvine, who was born in Ontario, moved to Port Coquitlam with her family when she was about 9 years old. At that time, the orginal name of the town was Westminster Junction. The first school, called Westminster Junction Public School was built at the corner of Wilson Street and Mary Hill Road in 1892. | The first teacher was Miss Belle Dixon. The second teacher was Mr. R,D. Irvine, Ada's father, who taught from 1893 to 1899. Miss Irvine started teaching about 1900 and became principal in 1911. | When the new Central School opened on October 1, 1914, Miss Ada Irvine was the first principal, and she remained there to teach each new class of excited children in September until her total teaching career reached almost 50 years. Under her tutoring, 75% of students who took high school entrance exams passed. She was a marvelous teacher as well as a great humanitarian. So many acts of kindness are credited to her." Written by Gerald R, Irvine (Ada's great nephew) Lynn Jensen-Deakin's contact information along with an artist's write up is provided on backing: Title: Lynn Jensen "I live in Port Coquitlam with my husband Steve and my son Tanner. | My first vivid art memory is of Mrs. Wright, a lady artist, who lived next door to us when I was a kid. She cut animal shapes from cardboard, then helped me shade in the colors. I was 3 years old. We moved away when I was 4, but my love for art continued to grow. | I currently enjoy photography, sketching, watercolors, and experimenting with whatever happens to get in my way. | Mrs. Wright probably never knew the influence she had on my life, but I would like to thank her by encouraging others to explore their creativity." |
Date |
2006 |
Condition |
Excellent |
Search Terms |
19th Century 20th century Westminster Junction Westminster Junction Public School Central School PoCo Port Coquitlam Port Coquitlam (B.C.) Port Coquitlam B.C. Humanitarian Teacher Teachers Principal Portrait painting Historical figures |
Subjects |
Art Art education Watercolors Principal Painting Paintings Portraits Portrait paintings Historical figures Teachers Teaching |
Provenance |
Historical context provided on painting frame backing: "Miss Ada Irvine, who was born in Ontario, moved to Port Coquitlam with her family when she was about 9 years old. At that time, the orginal name of the town was Westminster Junction. The first school, called Westminster Junction Public School was built at the corner of Wilson Street and Mary Hill Road in 1892. | The first teacher was Miss Belle Dixon. The second teacher was Mr. R,D. Irvine, Ada's father, who taught from 1893 to 1899. Miss Irvine started teaching about 1900 and became principal in 1911. | When the new Central School opened on October 1, 1914, Miss Ada Irvine was the first principal, and she remained there to teach each new class of excited children in September until her total teaching career reached almost 50 years. Under her tutoring, 75% of students who took high school entrance exams passed. She was a marvelous teacher as well as a great humanitarian. So many acts of kindness are credited to her." Written by Gerald R, Irvine (Ada's great nephew) |