Joseph Légaré
born Québec City, Lower Canada (now Québec), 1795;
died Québec City, Canada East (now Québec), 1855
The Fire in the Saint-Jean Quarter, Seen Looking Westward
1848
oil on canvas
151.1 x 220.3 cm
Purchase, with assistance from Wintario, 1976
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March 22, 2009
Last modified on January 18, 2010