Henri Leopold Masson, Canadian, (OSA, CGP, GSPWC) was born in Namur,
Belgium in 1907. He came to Canada with his family in 1921, and settled
in Ottawa. He was employed as a silver engraver for several years as a
young man and became a master engraver at the age of 25.
Visiting the
National Gallery of Canada around this time he discovered the work of
the Group of Seven. Inspired by their style and use of colour, he was
inspired to try painting himself. He stu (showing 500 of 1118 characters). |
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