A Severe Critic of his own painting, the Canadian scientist sent the above St

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A Severe Critic of his own painting, the Canadian scientist sent the above St

Date3/8/1947

Names

Banting, F. G. (Frederick Grant), 1891-1941 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: A Severe Critic of his own painting, the Canadian scientist sent the above St. Lawrence riverside scene to his nephew with this note on the back: May even such a poor sketch as this inspire you to do better

Subject

Portraits

Physicians

Insulin

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0030675F

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