John Sloan Notman
1830–1879 (age 49)
Biography
John Sloan Notman was a pioneering photographer whose work captured the visual history of nineteenth-century Canada. As a photographer, he documented important moments and subjects of his time, contributing to the historical record through his artistic and technical skill with the camera.
Notman's photographic legacy represents an important chapter in the development of photography in Canada. His final resting place at Mount Royal Cemetery stands as a tribute to his contributions to the visual arts and historical documentation.