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Emily Carr

(1871–1945) Painter Canada

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Emily Carr was a painter from Canada, best known for The book of Small.

Quick Facts About Emily Carr

Born
December 13, 1871
Died
March 2, 1945
Nationality
Canada
Profession
Painter
Notable works
The book of Small
Known for
Klee Wyck

About Emily Carr

Emily Carr was a Canadian artist who was inspired by the monumental art and villages of the First Nations and the landscapes of British Columbia. She also was a vivid writer and chronicler of life in her surroundings, praised for her "complete candour" and "strong prose". Klee Wyck, her first book, published in 1941, won the Governor General's Literary Award for non-fiction and this book and others written by her or compiled from her writings later are still much in demand today.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Person of National Historic Significance Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia

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