Smillie Collection

Herring 'horse' loaded with smoked fish on sticks
3077986 Herring 'horse' loaded with smoked fish on sticks; (add.info.: Herring 'horse' loaded with smoked fish on sticks From a photograph by T. W. Smillie)

Quebec, 1874. Creators: Robert Hinshelwood, John Douglas Woodward
Quebec, 1874. Ships on the Saint Lawrence River at Quebec City, Canada. Down in the lower town a great fleet of vessels are at moorings, and the wharves are crowded with men and vehicles

Madison Square Garden, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas)
822706 Madison Square Garden, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas) by Smillie, James David (1807-85); 101.7x61.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madison Square Garden. James Smillie (1807-1885)

On the Ausable, 1869. Creator: James David Smillie
On the Ausable, 1869

Big Trees - Mariposa Grove, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Big Trees - Mariposa Grove, 1872. Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park, Wawona, California, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Golden Gate (From Telegraph Hill), 1872. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
Golden Gate (From Telegraph Hill), 1872. View of the strait that connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, California, USA

Yosemite Fall, 1872. Creator: Alfred Harral
Yosemite Fall, 1872. Waterfall in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Yosemite Fall is described as grand beyond all power of expression

Tenaya Canon, from Glacier Point, 1872. Creator: John Filmer
Tenaya Canon, from Glacier Point, 1872. Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Clouds Rest is the point just to the left of the Half-dome

Mount Shasta, 1872. Creator: Edward Paxman Brandard
Mount Shasta, 1872. View of Mount Shasta, a potentially active volcano in the Cascade Range in Siskiyou County, California, USA

Cathedral Spires, 1872. Creator: Andrew Varick Stout Anthony
Cathedral Spires, 1872. Rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Emerging from the wood, a broad meadow lay before us; and high over all projected, far up against the eastern sky

Summit of Grays Peak, 1874. Creator: Meeder & Chubb
Summit of Grays Peak, 1874. View of Grays Peak, the tenth-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA. Foremost in the view are the twin peaks, Grays and Torrey s; but

Sentinel Rock and Fall, 1872. Creator: W. H. Morse
Sentinel Rock and Fall, 1872. The granite Sentinel Rock, and Sentinel Falls, Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Sentinel Falls is a tiered waterfall 1, 920 feet (590 metres) high

Entering the Rapids, 1874. Creator: James David Smillie
Entering the Rapids, 1874. Tourists on board the steamer Spartan as it navigates white water on the the Saint Lawrence River, Ontario, Canada....the water leaps tempestuously around her

Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874. Waterfront on the Saint Lawrence River, Quebec City, Canada....the Market-Hall, a pleasing building of important size

Point Noir, Trinity Rock, and Cape Eternity, Saguenay River, c1870
Point Noir, Trinity Rock, and Cape Eternity, Saguenay River, 1874. The banks of the Saguenay River, Quebec, Canada. For the rest of the day we are toiling through like wildernesses of bowlders

Under Trinity Rock, Saguenay, 1874. Creator: James David Smillie
Under Trinity Rock, Saguenay, 1874. Steamship on the Saguenay River, Quebec, Canada....we near Trinity Rock and Cape Eternity, and one of the crew brings a bucket of pebbles on to the forward deck

Entrance to Thousand Islands, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
Entrance to Thousand Islands, 1874. An artist sketching at Thousand Islands, an archipelago of 1, 864 islands in the Saint Lawrence River

Falls of Montmorency, 1874. Creator: W. Roberts
Falls of Montmorency, 1874. Waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada....the river Montmorency shimmers in perfect calm...The stream is divided here by the island of Orleans

Montreal, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Montreal, 1874. Views in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Custom House, paddle steamers on the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal from Helens Island, and Helens Island from Montreal

Vicinity of Boston, from Bunker Hill monument, 1853 by james Smillie, 1807 1885, US, USA, America

James David Smillie, At Marblehead Neck, American, 1833 - 1909, 1883, etching in black on wove paper

James David Smillie, Dark Single Hollyhocks, American, 1833 - 1909, 1890, drypoint and etching

James David Smillie, A Fallow Field, American, 1833-1909, 1883, etching in black on Japan paper

James David Smillie, Old Dam Near Montrose, American, 1833-1909, 1892, aquatint in black on chine applique

James David Smillie, Sweet Peas, American, 1833-1909, 1891, drypoint

NEW YORK: ADIRONDACKS, 1872. Adirondack Scenery. Engraving after George H. Smillie, 1872

Vicinity Of Boston, From Bunker Hill Monument, 1853 By James Smillie, 1807 1885, Us, USA, America

CALIFORNIA: MOUNT SHASTA. View of Mount Shasta. Steel engraving, 1873, after James David Smillie

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"Exploring the Artistic Journey of Smillie: Capturing the Beauty of Nature" Step into the world of James David Smillie, a renowned artist from Quebec who left an indelible mark on the art scene in 19th century America. Collaborating with talented creators like Robert Hinshelwood and John Douglas Woodward, Smillie's artistic prowess knew no bounds. One masterpiece that mesmerized audiences was "Madison Square Garden, " a captivating oil-on-canvas creation that transported viewers to the grandeur of New York City in 1898-1900. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcased his mastery over his craft. However, it was not just urban landscapes that fascinated Smillie; he also had a deep appreciation for nature's wonders. In "On the Ausable, " he skillfully depicted serene riverbanks, capturing every nuance with precision and grace. Similarly, "Big Trees - Mariposa Grove" revealed his ability to showcase majestic forests in all their glory. Venturing further westward, Smillie immortalized iconic landmarks such as "Golden Gate (From Telegraph Hill), " where he expertly captured San Francisco's breathtaking beauty. His brushstrokes brought Yosemite National Park alive through masterpieces like "Yosemite Fall" and "Tenaya Canon. " Smillie collaborated with other gifted artists like John Filmer and Edward Paxman Brandard to create awe-inspiring works such as "Mount Shasta" and "Cathedral Spires. " These paintings showcased his ability to convey both grandeur and intimacy simultaneously. Not limited to landscapes alone, Smillie ventured into new territories with pieces like "Summit of Grays Peak, " which portrayed rugged mountain peaks against vast skies. He also delved into capturing dynamic scenes like rushing rapids in pieces such as "Entering the Rapids. " Throughout his career, James David Smillie demonstrated an unwavering passion for capturing the beauty of nature.