O'Brien portrays the historic stone fortification along the Richelieu River, surrounded in soft light, with calm waters reflecting its sturdy walls. The scene captures the fort's enduring presence as a symbol of Canada's colonial past and military history.
Fort Chambly, built by the French in the 17th century, played a crucial role in defending New France and later in conflicts between the French, British, and Indigenous peoples, marking its importance in Canadian history.
Lucius O'Brien, born in 1832, was a leading Canadian landscape artist and the first president of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, known for his works that celebrated Canada's natural and historical heritage.
