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A. Y. Jackson

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Canadian painter (1882-1974)

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Alexander Young Jackson LL. D. was a Canadian painter and a founding member of the Group of Seven. Jackson made a significant contribution to the development of art in Canada, and was instrumental in bringing together the artists of Montreal and Toronto.

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Red Maple (1914), by A. Y. JacksonRed Maple (1914), by A. Y. JacksonGroup of seven artists: Frederick Varley, A. Y. Jackson, Lawren Harris, Fairley, Frank Johnston (artist), Arthur Lismer, and J. E. H. MacDonaldGroup of seven artists: Frederick Varley, A. Y. Jackson, Lawren Harris, Fairley, Frank Johnston (artist), Arthur Lismer, and J. E. H. MacDonald

Awards 7

1967Companion of the Order of Canada
1957honorary doctorate from Carleton University
1953honorary doctorate from McMaster University
1946Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
1941Honorary doctorate from Queen's University
1919Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
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Alanis ObomsawinAlso won honorary doctorate from Carleton UniversityKenojuak AshevakAlso won Honorary doctorate from Queen's UniversityRick HansenAlso won honorary doctorate from McMaster UniversityNorval MorrisseauAlso won Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of ArtsMichael SnowAlso won Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of ArtsYves BréchetAlso won honorary doctorate from McMaster University

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Alexander Young Jackson LL. D. was a Canadian painter and a founding member of the Group of Seven. Jackson made a significant contribution to the development of art in Canada, and was instrumental in bringing together the artists of Montreal and Toronto. In addition to his work with the Group of Seven, his long career included serving as a war artist during World War I (1917-1919) and teaching at the Banff School of Fine Arts, from 1943 to 1949. In his later years he was artist-in-residence at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario.

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Canada
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Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1974 · aged 91
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