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“The men resent a woman getting any honour in what they consider is essentially their field. Men painters mostly despise women painters. So I have decided to stop squirming, to throw any honour in with Canada and women.”

Quote by Emily Carr

Book:Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of 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

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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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Book:Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr

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