Bess Larkin Housser Harris Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
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 Care
er and Associations Group of Seven Connection: Bess Larkin Housser Harris participated in exhibitions alongside the renowned Group of Seven, a pivotal moment in Canadian art history. While not a formal member, her association with this group significantly impacted her artistic development. Canadian Group of Painters: She was an esteemed member of the Canadian Group of Painters, further solidifying her position within Canada’s vibr…