An exploration into Montreal's Beaver Hall Group and its legacy of women painters who now rank among Canada's most outstanding artists. Today it is difficult to imagine that the art of Montreal's Beaver Hall Group was once shocking. As these Modernists struggled against academic art, critics such as Samuel Morgan-Powell ranted — "rough, " "meaningless" "blatant plastering and massing of unple…
Ten women artists, counterparts of the Group of Seven, are finally being given their due. Long overlooked by critics and historians, they are today amongst the most sought-after Canadian painters. The Beaver Hall Group ventured into a male-dominated art world, lived remarkable lives, and produced exceptional work. This beautifully produced book portrays the life and work of Emily Coonan, Nora…