Rush (Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart and Geddy Lee)
1984

Over its 40-year career, Rush has become one of progressive rock's most highly regarded bands. This portrait appeared on the back of Rush's 1984 album Grace Under Pressure.
Yousuf Karsh
Silver gelatin print
27.5 x 35.5 cm
Library and Archives Canada, Yousuf Karsh fonds / e010765186
© Estate of Yousuf Karsh. Reproduced with the permission of the Estate.

June 12 - October 12, 2009
Sussex Street Heritage Courtyards
Ottawa, Ontario

Encounter some interesting Canadians as you stroll through the Sussex Heritage Courtyards in Ottawa's historic Byward Market this summer. Discover portraits by legendary photographer Yousuf Karsh in Clarendon Lanes. In Jeanne D'Arc Court, you'll find a unique selection of self-portraits by different artists. These high-quality reproductions from the national portrait collection are exhibited as part of the Portraits in the Street series from June 12^th to October 12^th 2009.

Produced by the Portrait Gallery of Canada, a program of Library and Archives Canada, in partnership with the National Capital Commission's Site Animation Program, with thanks to GWL Realty Advisors.

The Portrait Gallery of Canada would like to extend its sincere appreciation to all of the Sussex Heritage Courtyards proprietors and tenants who participated in Portraits in the Courtyards.

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Current online exhibition: Portraits in the Courtyards

Festival Karsh
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