Emily Carr
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Emily Carr was born on December 13, 1871, in Victoria [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] and died there on March 2, 1945 [1][2][3][4][5][6][13][9][10][12]. She was a Canadian citizen [12] whose occupations included painter, autobiographer, writer, ceramicist, and artist [11][14][15][12][16]. Her education took place at Victoria High School, Westminster School of Art, Académie Colarossi, and the San Francisco Art Institute [11].
Carr worked primarily in the field of painting , aligning with the Expressionism and French modernism movements [17]. Her artistic output focused on the genre of landscape painting [12]. Among her recognitions, she received the Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction, an honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia, and designation as a Person of National Historic Significance [18][19][20].
The cause of her death was myocardial infarction . She was buried at Ross Bay Cemetery [21].
Emily Carr
Summary
Emily Carr is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Victoria[2]. She was born on December 13, 1871[3]. She died in Victoria[4]. She died on March 2, 1945[5]. She worked as a painter[6], autobiographer[7], writer[8], ceramicist[9], and artist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,282 views/month, #6,948 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Victoria[2], Emily Carr…
- Emily Carr passed away in Victoria[4].
- Emily Carr was born on December 13, 1871[3].
- Emily Carr died on March 2, 1945[5].
- Emily Carr is buried at Ross Bay Cemetery[12].
- Emily Carr held citizenship in Canada[13].
- Emily Carr's professions included painter[6].
- Emily Carr worked as an autobiographer[7].
- Emily Carr worked as a writer[8].
- Emily Carr's professions included ceramicist[9].
- Emily Carr's professions included artist[10].
- Emily Carr's field of work was painting[14].
- Emily Carr was educated at Westminster School of Art[15].
- Emily Carr's education included a stint at Académie Colarossi[16].
- Emily Carr was educated at San Francisco Art Institute[17].
- Emily Carr's education included a stint at Victoria High School[18].
- Emily Carr's education included a stint at Académie de La Palette[19].
- A notable work attributed to Emily Carr is Klee Wyck[20].
- Emily Carr received the Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction[21].
- Emily Carr received the honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia[22].
- Emily Carr received the Person of National Historic Significance[23].
- Emily Carr was a member of Canadian Group of Painters[24].
- Emily Carr is recorded as female[25].
- Emily Carr's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Emily Carr is associated with the Expressionism movement[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CA[29]
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Began / founded: 1871-12-13[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1945-03-02[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 596d11d0-0d3d-4e0b-883b-f59c701ffc70[32]
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Origins and Family
Emily Carr was born in Victoria[2]. She was born on December 13, 1871[3].
Education
Educated at Westminster School of Art[15], an art academy[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Académie Colarossi[16], an art academy[35], in France[36], founded in 1870[37]; San Francisco Art Institute[17], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1961[40], headquartered in San Francisco[41]; Victoria High School[18], a high school[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1876[44]; and Académie de La Palette[19], an art academy[45], in France[46], founded in 1900[47], headquartered in Paris[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], autobiographer[7], writer[8], ceramicist[9], and artist[10]. Emily Carr's field of work was painting[14].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Emily Carr is Klee Wyck[20]. Things named for her include Emily Carr University of Art and Design[49], an art academy[50], in Canada[51], founded in 1925[52], headquartered in Vancouver[53] and 5688 Kleewyck[54], an asteroid[55].
Recognition
Awards received include Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction[21], a literary award[56], in Canada[57]; honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia[22], an award[58], in Canada[59]; and Person of National Historic Significance[23], an award[60], in Canada[61].
Death and Burial
Emily Carr died on March 2, 1945[5]. She died in Victoria[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[62]. Burial took place at Ross Bay Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Emily Carr ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,282 views/month, #6,948 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
She has been cited as an influence by Carle Hessay[65], an artist[66], 1911–1978[67], of Canada[68], specialised in painting[69].
Entities named for her include Emily Carr University of Art and Design[49], an art academy[50], in Canada[51], founded in 1925[52], headquartered in Vancouver[53] and 5688 Kleewyck[54], an asteroid[55].
FAQs
Where was Emily Carr born?
Emily Carr's place of birth was Victoria[2].
Where did Emily Carr die?
Emily Carr died in Victoria[4].
What did Emily Carr do for work?
Emily Carr worked as painter[6], autobiographer[7], writer[8], ceramicist[9], and artist[10].
Where did Emily Carr go to school?
Emily Carr was educated at Westminster School of Art[15], Académie Colarossi[16], San Francisco Art Institute[17], and Victoria High School[18].
What awards did Emily Carr receive?
Honors received include Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction[21], honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia[22], and Person of National Historic Significance[23].
Who did Emily Carr influence?
Emily Carr has been cited as an influence by Carle Hessay[65].