Info Specs Framing Warranty This textured replication is of a piece that marked an exciting start to a season of sketching as Thomson would arrive in spring and sketch the landscapes of Algonquin Provincial Park, before leaving in the Fall.Please note that unframed prints have a small border since the original is not on a perfectly square support.Read the story behind the painting > View in 3D with Arivu™ > Certified Limited Edition of 350 total. 300 North America, 50 Museum Printed on premium aluminum panels using the highest quality archival inks Elevated Print size (HxW): 21.8 x 26.8 cm (8.6 x 10.5") The frame choice has been curated by The National Gallery to complement the Thomson collection. View available frames > 14 Day Money Back Guarantee Limited Lifetime Warranty REPLICATION FRAME OPTION Add your own finishing touch to your Thomson's replication with a Larson-Juhl premium gilded wood frame: Salon Frame Creating a museum-worthy finish, Larson-Juhl's gold Salon frames are inspired by the classic Louis XVI styles that were popular in Thomson's era. Finish: Gold - Width: 3" - Height: 1 3.8" THE STORY BEHIND THOMSON'S SKETCH During the winter, painting outside becomes almost impossible, so Tom Thomson spent the colder months in his small studio in Toronto working on larger paintings. As the weather got warmer, he would venture out, looking forward to the time when he could be in the landscape of Algonquin Park for extended periods of time, camping, fishing and making sketches. A key event in his annual calendar was the period during the thaw when the ice in the rivers and lakes abated, and the water could be safely traversed in a canoe; Thomson could then move deeper into the landscape, and find new sketching spots. This sketch shows exactly this time of the year; the ice in the river breaking up, and the drab landscape just beginning to come back to life under a sunny, vibrantly blue, cloudless sky. TEXTURED PRINT FEATURES Certificate of Authenticity Each work is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the National Gallery of Canada. Mailed Separately. Limited Edition An exclusive edition of only 350 replication is authorized by the National Gallery of Canada. Unparalleled Quality Each replication is printed on an aluminum panel with the highest quality archival inks and a limited lifetime warranty. High Fidelity Replication The National Gallery of Canada compares the master proof against the original before authenticating the edition. Premium Hand-Crafted Frames Premium hand-crafted frames reflect the style of the historical era of the original artwork. Making Art More Accessible The National Gallery of Canada receives replications for educational purposes and royalties from every purchase.