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Up for sale is a complete, rare vintage set of eight (8) watercolor art prints by renowned Canadian artist Ben Babelowsky. Released to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal, this beautiful collection showcases iconic historic locks, dams, and scenic waterways along the famous Canadian heritage route. These prints are unframed, highly detailed, and ready for custom matting and framing.
Included Prints in This Collection:
1 Rainy Spring day at Jones Falls — A moody, atmospheric perspective of the historic lock system and stone walls.
2 Rideau River - Smiths Falls — A stunning architectural view highlighting the classic stone bridge arches spanning across the water.
3 Blockhouse at Kingston Mills — A beautiful historic scene focusing on the classic stone-and-timber fortification near the locks.
4 Below the Rideau Locks near the Ottawa River — A serene composition focusing on the lower canal paths and waterway outlets.
5 Near Chaffey's Locks — Historic stone mill and rushing water scenery.
6 Locking Through at Hogs Back — Vibrant summer scene featuring historic boats navigating the locks.
7 Sunday Morning, Block House, Locks, Merrickville — A peaceful streetscape featuring the historic blockhouse and town architecture.
8 Ottawa Locks — The historic downtown lock system panorama.
Item Details
Artist: Ben Babelowsky (1932–2019)
Subject: Rideau Canal 150th Anniversary Commemorative Series
Medium: High-quality fine art watercolor prints
Format: Unframed portfolio lot of 8 matching sheets
Dimensions: Each print measures approximately 20" wide by 16.5" tall, as demonstrated with a yellow measuring tape alongside the border.
Condition Report
The collection is in good pre-owned vintage condition. The watercolor print faces remain crisp, clear, and brightly colored. The heavy art paper stock features clean cream-colored margins. The sheets are unframed and exhibit only light edge/corner handling wear from storage, typical of their age. Please review the provided close-ups to verify signatures, inscriptions, margins, and exact borders.
Shipping & Handling
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Packaging: Dispatched in a secured package to ensure safe delivery to your doorstep.
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