Montreal man’s 50-year search for ancestor William Raphael’s lost art
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Jonathan Wener has spent half a century searching for his great-great-grandfather William Raphael’s lost artworks. The 19th-century Montreal artist made paintings depicting life in Quebec during that time, but Wener says his ancestor didn’t get the recognition he deserved.
Breakdown
- Jonathan Wiener has spent 50 years searching for the lost paintings of his ancestor, William Raphael.
- William Raphael is considered the first known Jewish artist in Canada and documented 19th-century Quebec life. 52s
- Raphael's work is displayed in major museums but remains largely unknown to the public. 59s
- Wiener has found Raphael's paintings in various locations, including auctions and a convent, amassing over 150 works. 1m 43s
- Wiener plans to donate much of the collection to a museum, and a book on Raphael's life will be published by the Art Canada Institute. 4m 5s