Gerald Sinclair Hayward (1845-1926) Sir Wilfrid Laurier 1902 Watercolour on ivory C-121852

This well-known Canadian artist from Port Hope, Ontario captured the unique features of the Right Honourable Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) in miniature. He left an early life of farming to become an artist, travelling to England to study art. He enjoyed some success exhibiting at the Royal Academy from 1879 to 1883. After a brief return to Canada, he made his home in New York City, returning to Rice Lake, Ontario every summer. It has been suggested that an exhibition of his work held in 1889 in New York may have spurred some revival of the art of the miniature in the United States. His clientele included prominent political figures and celebrities. View this item in the Exhibition Links to ArchiviaNet: Detailed description of the item Descriptions of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier fonds Description of the film footage of Laurier funeral External Links: Laurier House. National Historic Site. Parks Canada