Winter, Matawa
Franklin Carmichael
1935
Franklin Carmichael RCA (May 4, 1890 – October 24, 1945) was a Canadian artist and member of the Group of Seven. Though he was primarily famous for his use of watercolours, he also used oil paints, charcoal and other media to capture the Ontario landscapes of which he was fond. Besides his work as a painter, he worked as a designer and illustrator, creating promotional brochures, advertisements in newspapers and magazines, and designing books. Near the end of his life, Carmichael taught in the Graphic Design and Commercial Art Department at the Ontario College of Art (today the Ontario College of Art & Design University).
The youngest original member of the Group of Seven, Carmichael often found himself socially on the outside of the group. Despite this, the art he produced was of equal measure in terms of style and approach to the other members' contributions, vividly expressing his spiritual views through his art. The next youngest member was A. J. Casson with whom he was friendly.
Beautiful work. We had no snow at all (just some flakes).
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful. It's either first snow fall or a snowfall after a spring melt. I could look at that view though.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous work. It's been years since I was up in that part of the Ottawa Valley.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely little village.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe