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4 days ago · National Gallery of Canada, national art museum founded in Ottawa in 1880. Its holdings include extensive collections of Canadian art as well as important European works. Its nucleus was formed with the donation of diploma works by members of the Royal Canadian Academy.
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1 day ago · Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, J.E.H. MacDonald, Arthur Lismer, Franklin Carmichael, Frederick Varley, and Frank Johnston. Genre of Work. Landscape painting. The Group of Seven, also known as the Algonquin School, was a renowned collective of Canadian landscape painters active from 1920 to 1933. These artists, including Franklin Carmichael ...
2 days ago · Many of Thomson’s paintings from Georgian Bay and Algonquin Park strike an interesting balance; his imagery is at once innovative but rooted in careful observation. His artwork changed dramatically: from painting every detail in an almost photographic manner in his earlier work to capturing the true spirit of the landscape around him.
1 day ago · Ottawa, city, capital of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario. In the eastern extreme of the province, Ottawa is situated on the Ottawa River across from Gatineau, Quebec, at the confluence of the Ottawa, Gatineau, and Rideau rivers. The Ottawa River was a key factor in the city’s settlement.
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3 days ago · Art in the Park. Summer 2025, dates to be announced. More than 150 artists showcase their work in a beautiful park setting, with painters, photographers, collage artists, sculptors, potters, clothiers, jewellery makers, and more.
5 days ago · Art aficionados will find solace in the National Gallery of Canada, home to a vast collection of artworks, from indigenous masterpieces to European classics. The Canadian Museum of History, on the other hand, offers a deep dive into the country’s past, with exhibits that span millennia.
1 day ago · The NCC River House is a century-old heritage building that is universally accessible year-round. The house is located on the Ottawa River along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway. In all seasons, it features options to enjoy the shoreline. It also has food and beverage amenities.
