A piece of Huron County’s artistic heritage has found its way back home. The George Agnew Reid painting, “The Homeseekers Fording the Credit,” has returned to the Huron County Museum, thanks to a generous donation.
While the piece was previously part of the Perkins Bull Collection, recognizing the historical connection to Huron County, they decided to reach out to the Huron County Museum. The painting arrived at the museum in early October and now graces the upper Agricultural Hall for all to admire.
George Agnew Reid, a celebrated Canadian artist and painter, was renowned for his genre paintings that depicted scenes from ordinary life, often inspired by his early memories of Huron County.
Born in Wingham in 1860, Reid’s artistic journey began with an apprenticeship in architecture before he honed his craft at the Ontario School of Art in Toronto and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
“The Homeseekers Fording the Credit” is a piece of historical significance, based on one of Reid’s iconic works, “The Homeseekers.” This artwork captures the pioneering days, set against the backdrop of the Maitland River, offering a glimpse into the history of the region.
The Huron County Museum extends its gratitude to the Perkins Bull Collection for this remarkable donation, the Region of Peel Archives for their assistance, and TOTAL Fine Arts for the safe delivery of this invaluable artwork.
Visitors to the museum can now relish the beauty and historical significance of “The Homeseekers Fording the Credit” during their regular visits. For more details on visiting the Huron County Museum, please visit their website.
Written by: B. Shakyaver
