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Accession Number 1974.23.19 Title Nelson Object Type painting Artist Glyde, Henry George View People Details » Date Made 1943 Place Made Canada: British Columbia, Fort Nelson Culture/Nationality Canadian Materials watercolour and graphite on paper Measurements overall: 28 cm x 38.1 cm Description Glyde, along with A.Y. Jackson, was commissioned by the National Gallery of Canada to visually document the construction of the Alaska Highway in 1943. This watercolour painting of Nelson airport was done during this trip. Credit Line Gift of the artist Location Print Study Centre