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Kingston as seen from Fort Henry, 1828

In a vintage coloured lithograph, at left, a Union Jack flies from a tower, overlooking Kingston, Ontario harbour. A redcoated soldier stands guard while people promenade beside the shore wall. Two dogs play with two children in the foreground. At the bottom is printed: Kingston from Fort Henry. Respectfully dedicated to his patrons, Sir Peregrine Maitland, Lt. Governor and the Gentlemen of Upper Canada by their obedient servt, James Gray. London, Published by Willett and Blanford, Bouverie Street Fleet Street Dec 7th 1828.

Digital Archive of the Toronto Public Library.

Kingston from Fort Henry, 1828. Aquatint. Joshua Gleadh/James Gray, published by Willett and Blanford, 1828.