Bust
L'honorable L.A. Taschereau
The bust portrait of Louis-Alexandre Taschereau rests on a small pedestal. He is wearing a jacket, shirt and tie. His hair is combed to one side. The bust is covered with a dark green patina. The portrait is a true likeness of the sitter, based on the photograph of Taschereau taken around 1930, when he was Premier of Quebec and about 63 years old.
- Accession Number 2022.17.54
- Artiste / Auteur Gratton, Joseph-Olindo
- Materials paint, plaster
- Measurements 55 x 40 x 30 cm
Historical context
Olindo Gratton’s bust represents Louis-Alexandre Taschereau (1867-1952), born in 1867 in Quebec City. The bust is dated August 23, 1931, the eve of the general election, which he won by a large majority over Camillien Houde. Taschereau studied at the Séminaire de Québec and Université Laval. He was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1889. A lawyer and Quebec politician in the Liberal government, he was also a journalist with Action li...
- Accession Number 2022.17.54
- Artiste / Auteur Gratton, Joseph-Olindo
- Materials paint, plaster
- Measurements 55 x 40 x 30 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Shawn Rosengarten, 2022.017.054
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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