Cayuga Train Bridge
(2009)
Subject: Grand River, Blue Heron, 1901 Train Bridge in Cayuga Ontario Dimensions (inches): 24 x 24 Medium: Acrylic Description: Collection of the Town of Cayuga in commemoration of their 150th Birthday
Having lived in Cayuga for the past 10 years, I am always fascinated with the sheer size and beauty of Cayuga's Train Bridge. Estimates are that this bridge was first erected in and around 1901. The pillars chosen in this painting were the only two made of block stone in the water. They both had their own unique look and character. When taking reference photos, my two boys played around the base of other pillars. It is hard to imagine the scale of these pillars until my youngest son was barely taller than the height of one block. I wanted to capture this bridge in the early evening with the gentle shadows on the pillars. I also wanted to capture a scene that many have seen along the Grand River. The blue heron was the obvious choice taking flight in the evening to a favourite spot waiting for his evening catch. Something anyone who has spent time on the Grand River has admired. The original can be seen in the Municipal building in the town of Cayuga.
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Billy-Jack Milligan c/o Billy-Jacks Fine Art
1948 Hald-Dunn Twl. Rd Canfield, Ontario
Canada N0A 1C0 Tel: 905-920-4783