Antoine Plamondon was born at Ancienne Lorette, Quebec. By 1825, Plamondon had opened his

St. Catherine of Siena (1840)

own studio on the Cote du Palais. His talent was recognized by Descheneaux, the Vicar-General of Quebec. Descheneaux then supplied the funds for Plamondon to study in France.

In 1830, Plamondon returned to Quebec to paint religious works. Around 1838 he was awarded for a portrait called "Zacharie Vincent, le dernier des Hurons." Years later it was bought by Lord

Passenger Pigeon Hunt (1853)

Durham. In 1841, Plamondon painted a magnificent portrait of nuns. Since they carry books and silver crosses, the nuns are portrayed as very religious. Later during Plamondon's life he became an art instructor. After winning the first prize with his Chasse aux tourtes at the Exposition de Quebec, he left for Neuville, 30 kilometres up the stream from Quebec. There he continued with his religious paintings.

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