Nan Lawson Cheney (1897–1985) was one of Emily Carr’s closest friends, trusted correspondents, and earliest champions. Although she is less well known than Lawren Harris, Ira Dilworth, or Mark Tobey, Cheney played a significant role in promoting Carr’s work, organizing her annual solo exhibitions at the Vancouver Art…
No one disturbed the Indian dead. Their place was small, half-cleared spot, a little off from the village and at the end of the forest. When an Indian died no time was lost in hurrying the body away. While death was approaching a box was got ready. Sometimes,…
You have been invited her tonight to view this exhibition on the walls that a suggestion may be put before you for your consideration. Vi, the converting of these rooms into a small picture gallery for the use of the people of Victoria. The Arts and Crafts,…
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