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James Wilson Morrice, landscape painter

James Wilson Morrice, R.C.A. (Archives of Ontario). James Wilson Morrice, R.C.A. (I0007822) · Unknown photographer; Archives of Ontario · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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James Wilson Morrice, born in Montréal, was a landscape painter active in Canada and Europe. Largely self-taught and influenced by contemporaries such as Whistler and Matisse, he used and transformed light to convey atmosphere. He lived in Paris, showed his work in many cities including Montréal, and his paintings were reviewed by leading critics and acquired by major museums.

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Morrice as described in his designation.

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James Wilson Morrice National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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