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Sunken Garden Pond

The Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island, BC

Sunken Garden Pond - Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay, B.C.

Robert Pim Butchart (1856–1943) began manufacturing Portland cement in 1888 near his birthplace of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. He and his wife Jennie Butchart (1866–1950) came to the west coast of Canada because of rich limestone deposits necessary for cement production.

In 1904, they established their home near his quarry on Tod Inlet at the base of the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island. In 1907, sixty-five-year-old garden designer Isaburo Kishida of Yokohama came to Victoria, at the request of his son, to build a tea garden for Esquimalt Gorge Park. This garden was wildly popular and a place to be seen. Several prominent citizens, Ms. Butchart among them, commissioned Japanese gardens from Mr. Kishida for their estates. He returned to Japan in 1912.

In 1909, when the limestone quarry was exhausted, Ms. Butchart set about turning it into the Sunken Garden, which was completed in 1921. The current-day Sunken Garden features 5 acres of gardens, 151 flower beds and 65,000 bulbs are planted for spring.

Year Photographed: 2009

Museum-Quality: TruLife® Acrylic Face Mount Print - Ready To Hang

Museum-Quality: TruLife® Acrylic Face Mount Print - Ready To Hang

The most luxurious of fine art prints, TruLife® Acrylic face mount prints have a 3d-like appearance due to the print being sandwiched between museum-quality acrylic and a solid backer medium. The paper is specifically made for face mounted prints and features a pearl-like luminescence. When light hits the acrylic, it refracts through the artwork and gives off an appearance of having been illuminated from within. These are the most vibrant and detailed prints I offer. Acrylic prints are best suited for hanging in homes.

I custom sign all individual prints with a digital signature for provenance unless requested otherwise

This hand-polished, ready-to-hang print includes a 1/8" acrylic face mount with a clear acrylic or Comatex backing and a back mounted floating frame.

Free shipping within the United States up to 72". Please contact me for Canada & international shipping fees.

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Gallery-Quality: ChromaLuxe Metal Edge Mount - Ready To Hang

Gallery-Quality: ChromaLuxe Metal Edge Mount - Ready To Hang

Dye-sublimation ChromaLuxe metal prints have excellent contrast and saturation which make for a modern, eye-catching fine art photography print. ChromaLuxe prints are weather-resistant and the most durable print substrate available which make them ideal for high-traffic locations including hospitals, hotels, offices and restaurants.

My ChromaLuxe metal prints come with a glossy finish featuring vibrant, saturated colors. The edge mount frame is 1.3" thick and comes ready to hang. The back of the print includes my signature backstamp. I custom sign all individual prints with a digital signature for provenance unless requested otherwise.

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Standard: Canson Infinity Fine Art Print - Ready To Frame

Sunken Garden Pond print

Canson Infinity prints are printed on 100% museum-grade cotton papers with a matte or lustre finish which has the vibrancy of glossy papers without the reflections. With a high Dmax, Canson prints have rich colors and deep blacks. At 310 gsm, these fine art prints feel substantial when held and is one of the most archival papers on the market with a rating of over 200 years.

Each print features a one-inch white border around the live image area to provide maximum flexibility while framing. Loose prints are the ideal choice for interior designers or collectors who plan to work with a professional framer. I custom sign all individual prints with a digital signature for provenance unless requested otherwise.

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