“It's all the unwordable things one wants to write about, just as it's all the unformable things one wants to paint - essence.”
Quote by Emily Carr
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Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr
This book presents the intimate writings of Emily Carr, a renowned Canadian artist, providing a unique glimpse into her thoughts, experiences, and artistic development during the early 20th century. more
Author
Emily Carr
Emily Carr was a renowned Canadian artist known for her unique West Coast Indigenous art style and landscape paintings. Her works profoundly depicted the natural landscapes and Indigenous cultures of British Columbia, Canada, and had a profound impact on the Canadian art world. more
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