This oil by Carl Ahrens measures 22 x 30 inches and was painted between 1908 and 1911, likely in Toronto or Leith, Ontario. It originally belonged to General Malcolm S. Mercer. The painting was displayed at the Public Reference Library (Toronto) in October of 1911. At Mercer's death in 1916, the collection went to his brother, Frederick.
In 1935 Mrs. Frederick Mercer sold off many paintings in her late husband's collection. This painting was listed among them, though there is no price given or confirmation of sale.
The painting appeared at the 1937 Memorial Exhibition of Selected Works of Carl Ahrens held at Mellors Galleries in Toronto. It was priced at $450.
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