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    La Citadelle, Quebec by James Wilson Morrice

     La Citadelle, Quebec by James William Morrice

     

    James Wilson Morrice RCA (August 10, 1865 – January 23, 1924) was a pioneering Canadian landscape painter and modernist who gained international acclaim. Born in Montreal to a wealthy merchant family, he initially studied law at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall before abandoning his legal career to pursue art. In 1890, he moved to Paris, France, where he trained at the Académie Julian and studied under Henri Harpignies.

  • by Alyssa Tuvan

    Laurentian Winter by A.Y. Jackson

    Laurentian Winter by A.Y. Jackson

     

    The Beaver Hall Group was a modernist collective of painters named after the downtown Montreal art studio they all shared. Formed in 1920, unlike other art groups of the time, the Beaver Hall Group was known for its inclusivity; welcoming both men and women.

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    Ridge Rd North in Ridgeway, Fort Erie

    Rookleys Canadian Art in Downtown Ridgeway

     

    Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada is one of the Niagara region’s best kept secrets. This quaint little town, nestled on the Northshore of Lake Erie near the Canadian - American border, is not only a historic location of Canada but also a thriving community full of art, culture and charm. When planning your next visit be sure to add these destinations to your itinerary.

     

     

  • The Group of Seven

    The Group of Seven

    Legends of Canadian Art
    by Alyssa Tuvan