Nicholas Hornyansky Towers of the T.O. University
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 137 |
| Estimate | 300.00 - 500.00 CAD |
| Auction | Art Auction Tuesday August 11th |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Erin Auctions |
| Location | Erin, ON |
Artist: Nicholas Hornyansky, RCA (Hungarian/Canadian, 1896–1965) Title: Towers of the University (Toronto) Medium: Hand-coloured etching (colour tint) Signature: Signed in pencil lower right, titled in pencil lower left. Sight Size: 6 × 5 in. Frame Size: 9 × 7.5 in. A finely executed hand-coloured etching by noted Canadian printmaker Nicholas Hornyansky, depicting the iconic towers and historic architecture of the University of Toronto. Rendered with rich architectural detail and subtle colour tinting, the composition captures the Gothic Revival skyline in a dramatic atmospheric light, reflecting Hornyansky's celebrated mastery of architectural and urban subjects. Artist Biography: Nicholas Hornyansky, RCA (1896–1965) was born in Budapest, Hungary, and immigrated to Canada in 1929. Trained in Europe as both an artist and master printmaker, he became one of Canada's foremost etchers, producing finely detailed architectural, historical, and landscape views across the country.Hornyansky was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) and exhibited widely throughout Canada and internationally. His works are represented in major public collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and numerous university and municipal collections. His meticulously executed hand-coloured etchings of Toronto, Québec City, Montréal, and other Canadian landmarks remain highly regarded by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance.
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