Lawren Harris

1885 - 1970

Lawren Harris was a leading figure in Canadian Art. His paintings are some of the most iconic symbols of Canadian art from the 20th century. Through a lifetime of leadership in the arts; from financing the famous Algoma box car trips to building the Studio Building in Toronto which helped provide space to artists, his impact on the arts in Canada is profound. He is one of the Founding Members of the Group of Seven, Canadian Group of Painters and the Transcendental Painting Group.