Emily Carr
On this day in 1867, the British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act) created Canada. Time to present one of the most famous Canadian painters! :)
Have you heard of Emily Carr? She was a Canadian artist inspired by the monumental art, villages, and landscapes of the First Nations and British Columbia. She was also a vivid writer and chronicler of life in her surroundings. Often associated with the Group of Seven, she emerged as a central figure in Canadian modern art. In her mature work, she returned again and again to two central themes: the cultural legacy of First Nations—especially totem poles set deep within forests or in abandoned village sites—and the vast, dynamic presence of nature itself.
Over time, these subjects became inseparable. Carr transformed them into a shared visual language. Towering trees, weathered totems, and sweeping skies merge into compositions driven by rhythm and movement.
This work is featured in our Landscapes 50 Postcards Set, alongside other expressive landscapes from across art history.
P.S. Let's explore some landscape art, as Canada has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world! If you want to learn more about Emily Carr, see the articles below.