“Indian Art broadened my seeing, loosened the formal tightness I had learned in England's schools. Its bigness and stark reality baffled my white man's understanding... I had been schooled to see outsides only, not struggle to pierce.”
Quote by Emily Carr
Work
The Emily Carr Omnibus
This omnibus brings together a selection of Emily Carr's paintings, sketches, and writings, showcasing her unique vision and contribution to Canadian art. 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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