"J. D. KELLY 1862-1958" -- Warkworth
N 44° 12.081 W 077° 53.374
18T E 269113 N 4898297
Talented artist and illustrator of Canadian historical events.
Waymark Code: WMBJG7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2011
Views: 7
John David Kelly, a gifted painter and illustrator, is best known for his meticulously researched paintings depicting important events in Canada's history. Many of Kelly's paintings and sketches were commissioned for reproduction and were widely distributed. The artist was born at Gore's Landing in 1862 and grew up in Percy Township. He graduated from the Ontario School of Art in 1882, contributed to the noted calendars of the Toronto Art League, and was active in the Graphics Arts Club and the Ontario Society of Artists. Kelly's historical painting is represented in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Address or location of plaque: In a park at the intersection of Mill Street and Old Hastings Road
Physical location of plaque: Town
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": none
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: good but faded
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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