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House's

This exhibition honors the quiet presence of houses in the work of my great-grandfather, John Larke. Throughout his life, Larke was drawn to the enduring character of homes—places that hold memory, history, and a deep sense of belonging. Whether nestled in a village, standing alone in a field, or lining a familiar street, each house he drew carries its own quiet story. Larke approached these subjects not simply as structures, but as reflections of the lives lived within and around them. His drawings capture the spirit of home—its comfort, resilience, and quiet dignity—with a sensitivity that continues to resonate across generations.

Through these works, we invite you to experience the world as Larke saw it: one in which every house, no matter how ordinary, is worthy of attention, affection, and remembrance.

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Title: Old Farm home
Location: Conc 2 Durham, Zephyr, Ontario, Canada
Date: July/20/1976
Medium: Pencil/pen on paper
Size: 8" x 4.5"
Book: 1

 

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Details on the back:
Old farm home.
Near Zephyr, Ont.
Conc 2 Durham
Weller home 
Century Farm

 

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Title: Mills Cottage
Location: Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Date: unknown
Medium: Pencil/pen on paper
Size: 8" x 5.5"
Book: 1


 

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Details on the back:
"Mills" Cottage Penetang Ont
 

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Title: Lovely old "Gingerbread"farm home.
Location: W. Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
Date: Oct/ 19/ 1972
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper
Size: 9" x 6"
Book: 1

 

Details on the back: Lovely old "gingerbread" farm house. Situated on #88 Hwy. Half mile West of Bradford Ont, One storey wing is a wood storage shed and carriage house. Note old lightning rods on roof The Stoddart family settled here in 1813 coming from Ireland. Attend Middletown Church 

Title: Interior of St. Lukes Church (1861)
Location: Vienna, Ontario, Canada
Date: July 12/74
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper
Size: 9" x 6"
Book: 1


 

Details on the back:
Boyhood home of Thomas A. Edison
 

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Title: Jane St, Teston Ontario
Location: Jane St, Teston, Ontario, Canada
Date: July/ 3/ 1984
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper
Size: 9" x 6"
Book: 1

 

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Details on the back: Jane Street
July 3/84 
Old workshop and home. Teston Ontario.

Title: Lormark Farms
Location: Middle Block Rd. ,  Ontario, Canada
Date: Aug. 15/ 1988
Medium: Pencil/Pen on paper PC with pencil 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1



 

Title: The "Harper" Home
Location: Queensway N. Keswick, Ontario, Canada
Date: 1986
Medium: Pencil/pen paper PC 
Size: 11" x 8"
Book: 1
Nothing on the back*



 

Title: Terrell Home (Halfway House circa 1850)
Location: Village of Chruchill. Simcoe City, Ontario, Canada
Date: Sept. 26 / 1989
Medium: Pencil/pen paper PC 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1
Nothing on the back*



 

Title: The Pyne's
Sandy Cove Acres.
Location: Sandy Cove, Ontario, Canada
Date: Aug. 31/ 1988
Medium: Pencil/pen PC pencil crayon on paper 
Size: 11" x 8"
Book: 1
Nothing on the back*




 

Title: The Pyne's
Sandy Cove Acres.
Location: Sandy Cove, Ontario, Canada
Date: no date
Medium: Pencil on paper PC 
Size: 11" x 8"
Book: 1
Nothing on the back*




 

Title: No. 10 Kimanis Village
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date: 1987
Medium: Pencil/pen on paper PC 
Size: 8.5" x 6"
Book: 1
Nothing on the back*




 

Title: 52 Clissold Road
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date: June 2/1990
Medium: Pencil/pen on paper PC 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1
Nothing on the back*




 

Title: "Maynihan" Farm Home.
Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Date: No Date
Medium: Pencil/pen on paper PC 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1
Nothing on the back*




 

Title: University of Guelph
Alumni House
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Date:  Aug 20. 1987.
Medium: Pencil crayon on page PC of pen on paper 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1


 

Title: 77 Riveredge Drive
Location: Keswick, Ontario, Canada
Date:  Sept 1977.
Medium: Pencil crayon on page PC of pen on paper 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1 (SB # 1)


 

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Details on the back:
Sept. 1977
77 Riveredge Drive
Keswick Ontario

 

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Title: Lovely new home in Valley Trail
Location: East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
Date:  May 29/1984
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC with pencil
Size: 10" x 8"
Book: 1 


 

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Details on the back:
Lovely new home in Valley Trail East Gwillimbury Ontario

 

Title: Home of Mr. Mrs. T. Gardiner, Now demolished 
Location: Bradford, Ontario, Canada
Date: May 11 /1972
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC with pen
Size: 9" x 8.5"
Book: 1 


 

Title: Cookstown Ontario
Location: Cookstown, Ontario, Canada
Date: Oct, 31 /1983
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper 
Size: 8" x 10"
Book: 1 


 

Details on the back:
Cookstown
Oct, 31 /83

Title: Country Home Tottenham Ont.
Location: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada
Date: April 1985
Medium: Pencil on paper 
Size: 8" x 10"
Book: 1 


 

Details on the back:
April 1985

Title: Leamington Ont. 
My first home in Canada 1916
Location: Leamington, Ontario, Canada
Date: 1973
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC 
Size: 8" x 10"
Book: 1 
Nothing on the back*

 

Note: This is John's his house 1916, this drawing was done 57 year later.

 

Title: Mt. Albert 
Location: Mt. Albert, Ontario, Canada
Date: 1984
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1 
Nothing on the back*


 


 

Title: Home of Dr. S.d. Hecking
Location: Bradford, Ontario, Canada
Date: 1985
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC 
Size: 10" x 8"
Book: 1 
Nothing on the back*


 


 

Title: 340 North Shore Blvd.
Location: Burlington Ontario, Canada
Date: Dec 9/88
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC with pencil
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1 
Nothing on the back*


 


 

Title: The Harford's
Location: 350 Adeline Dr. , Keswick, Ontario, Canada
Date: 1976
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC 
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1 
Nothing on the back*
Note: This is a very low quality image, a photocopy of a photo copy I presume*


 


 

Title: "Greens Mansion" 
Location: 27 Barber Ave. Guelph Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Date: May, 21 /1991
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC with pencil
Size: 11" x 8"
Book: 1 
Nothing on the back*
Note: This house is a stones throw away from an old friends house. I always wanted to draw this house but never did. It amazes me how our paths have crossed across the gulf of time.


 


 

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Title: Old home and Store
Location: Vivian, Ontario, Canada
Date: July 27. 1982
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper 
Size: 11" x 8"
Book: 1 




 


 

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Details on the back:
July 27 1982
Old house and Store
Vivian Ontario
Store has been closed for years
Lovley old McCormich home across the road was demolished a few years ago, Leaving Vivian a very small hamlet.
On #48 Hwy. Between Ballentine & Mt. Albert

Title: "Westwind"
Home of Ken and Sharon Needler
Location:  Ontario, Canada
Date: 1987
Medium: Pencil and pen on paper PC
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Book: 1 

Nothing on the back*



 


 

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