1886

Daybreak (Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, 1886)

Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith (1846–1923) made Daybreak. It dates from 1886. It is kept at National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Canada. It measures 90.7 × 154.3 cm.

Daybreak by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, 1886, National Gallery of Canada
Daybreak by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, 1886, National Gallery of Canada. Public domain.

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Daybreak, in brief

Title
Daybreak
Artist
Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith (1846–1923)
Artist born in
London, United Kingdom
Date
1886
Dimensions
90.7 × 154.3 cm
Where to see it
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada

Which museum holds Daybreak?

National Gallery of Canada

Ottawa, Canada

The History of the National Gallery of Canada The origins of the National Gallery of Canada trace back to 1880. The institution began its life within the Second Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario. This early period of development saw the collection grow through various relocations as the mandate of the institution became more clearly defined.

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Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, Daybreak (1886), National Gallery of Canada. Public domain.

Questions on Daybreak, answered

Which museum holds the original "Daybreak"?

You can see the original "Daybreak" at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada.

When was "Daybreak" made?

"Daybreak" dates from 1886. The date places the work within Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith's career and its era.

What are the dimensions of the original "Daybreak" by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith?

The recorded dimensions of "Daybreak" by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith are 90.7 x 154.3cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Can the image of "Daybreak" by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Daybreak" by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who is the artist behind "Daybreak"?

At what age did Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith make "Daybreak"?

When "Daybreak" was created in 1886, Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith - born in 1846 - was 40 years old.

Is "Daybreak" by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith in the public domain, and why?

"Daybreak" by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith died in 1923.

Is "Daybreak" by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith kept in the artist's home country?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith is United Kingdom, and the museum holding the original of "Daybreak" is in Canada.

About the artist, Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith

Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith

1846–1923, United Kingdom

Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith

A Life in Canadian Landscapes Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith was a Canadian landscape painter who emigrated from England to British North America in 1866. After studying at the South Kensington School of Art, he worked as an artist and photographer in Montreal, where he helped his father, John Bell-Smith, found the Society of Canadian Artists in 1867. His career saw him move through Hamilton, Ontario, and Toronto, and he spent time teaching art classes at various institutions, including the Ontario College of Art and the Toronto Art School. In 1896, he traveled to Paris to study at the Académie Colarossi.

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