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Object Record
Images
Metadata
Item ID# |
A2019.020.001 |
Object Name |
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Title |
Sunset Lodge |
Object Name 2 |
Print, Reproduction |
Date |
2019 |
Description |
A limited edition reproduction print, #16/330, of an original drawing by artist James Paddon. The image is black and white and depicts a building along the waterfront. The foreground shows the water with three boats against the dock. The boat's reflections can be seen in the water. The artist identified the boats as a a Chris-Craft and a Monk style. The main composition shows the lodge with a treed landscape surrounding it. The lodge building is white with stairs at the front entrance. There is a Union Jack flag on the proper right. There are four cars parked in front of the lodge which the artist identified as a 1949 Studabaker, Packard Woody, Ford, and Packard. The background has a horizon line of the escarpment with a forest area. There is a light sky with no visible clouds. The artist signed the original sketch at the bottom right corner with copyright James Paddon. This print is 16/330 and is indicated on the bottom left of paper. The centre has the title "Sunset Lodge". The artist signed the print at the bottom right corner of the paper. Accompanied by an information sheet created by the artist including this description: "The Sunset Lodge once graced the harbour of Port Elgin Ontario. Built on the site of the former McKay Mill, it opened for business circa 1936. Like many summer resort towns of the time, Port Elgin had a number of lodges serving a clientele coming from the cities by car and by train. Sunset Lodge's location on the harbour made it a very popular destination for those who desired rooms with a view and a complete meal service with all the amenities of the harbour, a sandy beach, restaurants, the Cedar Crescent Casino Dance Hall and Port Elgin's "world famous sunsets" all at its fingertips. The 1950s and 60s brought a lot of changes and choices for lodging with more cottages built for rent, many motels and a trailer park creating more competition than the lodges of the town could endure. The Sunset Lodge ceased operation in 1976 and was destroyed by fire on a February night in 1982. The property is now the site of The Edinburgh Club, a luxurious condominium development." |
Artist |
Paddon, James |
Provenance |
The limited edition reproduction print is from the original pencil drawing titled "Sunset Lodge" by artist James Paddon. The drawing "Sunset Lodge" showcases the Sunset Lodge that was on the harbour of Port Elgin, Ontario. It was built on the site of the former McKay Mill, and opened for business circa 1936. In creating this depiction, the artist consulted various postcard and/or photographic images as reference. The artist also took some artistic license such as the slant of the porch roof, location of the windows, and a house up in the trees (his house) is a few blocks further down. James' drawings have some connection to Bruce County through personal stories and recognizable landmarks. He likes to reminisce and tell stories people can relate to. NOTE: The artist James Paddon retains all copyright and related interests. The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre will NOT be providing reproductions of the artwork. All artwork purchase inquires can be made by contacting the artist, jdpaddon@bell.net. |
Dimensions |
W-42 L-53.5 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Art |
Places |
Port Elgin |
People |
Paddon, James |