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early life and career

franklin carmichael, a renowned canadian artist, was born on may 4, 1890, in orillia, ontario. as the youngest original member of the group of seven, carmichael's artistic journey began at the age of twenty when he entered the ontario college of art in toronto.

artistic influences and style

carmichael's work was greatly influenced by tom thomson, with whom he shared a studio space in 1914. his style, characterized by watercolour landscapes, often depicted the serene beauty of ontarian scenery. as emily carr noted, carmichael's work was "a little pretty and too soft, but pleasant."

notable achievements and exhibitions

* founded the ontario society of painters in watercolour (1925) alongside a.j. casson and f.h. brigden * established the canadian group of painters (1933), which several members of the group of seven later joined * taught at the ontario college of art from 1932 to 1945

legacy and museum collections

carmichael's work can be found in various museum collections, including the mcmichael canadian art collection (kleinburg, ontario). one of his notable pieces, "lone lake" (1929), sold for $330,400 at a joyner waddington's spring art auction in toronto.

selected paintings and collections

study of wisteria (mcmichael canadian art collection, vaughan, canada)
tanoo by emily carr (mcmichael canadian art collection, vaughan, canada)
hillside near nashville, ontario by alfred joseph casson (mcmichael canadian art collection, vaughan, canada)

conclusion

franklin carmichael's contributions to canadian art are undeniable. as a pioneering member of the group of seven, his watercolour landscapes continue to inspire and delight audiences. his legacy can be explored further through his collection on ArtsDot, showcasing the beauty of canadian art. more on franklin carmichael's wikipedia page

Franklin Carmichael

1890 - 1945 , Canada

Kortfattad information

Artistic Movement Or Style: Group of Seven
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Impressionism']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Tom Thomson']
Date Of Birth: May 4, 1890
Date Of Death: October 24, 1945
Full Name: Franklin Carmichael
Nationality: Canadian
Notable Artworks:
- Lone Lake
- Tanoo
- Hillside near Nashville
Place Of Birth: Orillia, Canada

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