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A. J. Casson

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Canadian painter, youngest member of the Group of Seven (1898-1992)

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Alfred Joseph Casson was a member of the Canadian group of artists known as the Group of Seven. He joined the group in 1926 at the invitation of Franklin Carmichael, replacing Frank Johnston.

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1991Order of Ontario
1982Doctor of Law (honorary)
1980Doctor of Fine Arts
1978Officer of the Order of Canada
1977Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
1975Honorary doctorate from University of Toronto
1973honorary fellow
1971Doctor of Law (honorary)
1970Doctor of Law (honorary)
1969RCA Medal
1967Canadian Centennial Medal
Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

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Alfred Joseph Casson was a member of the Canadian group of artists known as the Group of Seven. He joined the group in 1926 at the invitation of Franklin Carmichael, replacing Frank Johnston. Casson is best known for his depictions in his signature limited palette of southern Ontario, and for being the youngest member of the Group of Seven.

Country
Canada
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1992 · aged 93
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11 languages

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