The St. Andrew's Society of Ottawa

- last updated 22 May 2009 -

Sunday 19th April 2009 - 3pm & Tea 4pm - Old Forge

Shirley vanDusen will give an illustrated lecture on "The Scottish Portraits of Allan Ramsay"; Shirley is a well-known Ottawa artist with many oils and water-colours to her name.

There will be a light tea; a $5 donation is requested.

Sidney Hicks, a Society member and a "Friend of the National Gallery", will give an illustrated presentation of Scottish landscape oil paintings, 1770-1890. Artists include Henry Raeburn, & Alexander Naismith; the presentation will include anecdotes and short literary remarks pertaining to the subjects - lochs, rivers, mountains, streams, towns and harbours. Some impressionist paintings of sea and boats will be discussed.

The afternoon should conclude by 5.30pm. 33 Attended
The Old Forge is located on the S-W corner of Carling Ave and Richmond Road

Please advise your intention of participating Hugh Reekie - 613-728-5343

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