Project Description

Artist Biography

Thomas Davies was born in Shorter’s Hill, England, in 1737. After joining the Royal Military Academy, he was posted in Halifax, Canada. His talents as a draughtsman gave him the opportunity to assist on a survey around Lake Ontario.

Davies produced some of the first accurate visual accounts of many places in Eastern Canada.

He returned to England and pursued an interest in natural history. He eventually returned to North America to help the British in the American Revolution, followed by a prolonged posting in Quebec City.

Eventually returning to England, he died in 1812.

Featured Artwork:

1766 c Niagara Falls from Below - low res

Niagara Falls from Below – 1766

Artistic Style → Picturesque Topographical Drawing

Other Artwork by Thomas Davies:

Davies Thomas 1789 A View on the River La Puce near Quebec
Davies Thomas 1787 A View of the Falls of Chaudiere near Quebec
Davies Thomas 1792 View on the River La Puce near Quebec
Davies Thomas 1790 A View of the Salmon Pool and Subterranean River at Jaques Cartier near Quebec
Davies Thomas 1790 A View of the Lower Part of the Falls of St Anne near Quebec