bess larkin housser harris
Bess Larkin Housser Harris: A Pioneering Canadian Painter Early Life and Education Born: 1890 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Bess Larkin received her foundational education at Havergal College in Toronto, Ontario. This institution played a crucial role in shaping her future artistic pursuits. Though she lacked formal art school training, she later took lessons from Frederick Varley, which helped refine her skills. Artistic Car…
The Lifeline
Scroll through bess larkin housser harris's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
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