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While studying art in London, Emily Carr seriously undermined her health and was sent to a sanatorium for a complete rest cure. Bridling at the hospital’s rules, which prohibited excitement of any kind, the always rebellious Carr proceeded to make friends, raise birds, and cause trouble. In words and enchanting sketches, Carr presents a funny, poignant account of her 18-month convalescence.
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Emily Carr was born in Victoria, British Columbia, in 1871, and died there in 1945. She studied art in San Francisco, London and Paris. Except for a period of fifteen years when she was discouraged by the reception to her work, she was a commited painter. After 1927, when she was encouraged by the praise of the Group of Seven, interest in her paintings grew and she gained recognition as one of North America's most gifted artists. Now, nearly sixty years after her death, her reputation continues to grow.
Ian M. Thom is Senior Curator, Historical, at the Vancouver Art Gallery. A well-known authority on British Columbia art, he has published widely. He has been editor of or contributed to a number of other publications and organized over a hundred exhibitions at the Vancouver Art Gallery, McMichael Canadian Collection and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Ian M. Thom is Senior Curator, Historical, at the Vancouver Art Gallery. A well-known authority on British Columbia art, he has published widely. He has been editor of or contributed to a number of other publications and organized over a hundred exhibitions at the Vancouver Art Gallery, McMichael Canadian Collection and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
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