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Quote by Emily Carr

“Writing is a splendid sorter of... feelings, better even than paint.”

Quote by Emily Carr

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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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