{"product_id":"tom-thompson-an-introduction-to-his-life","title":"Tom Thompson: An Introduction to His Life - David Silcox","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Thomson stands as the most important artist in Canadian history. A forerunner of the Group of Seven, Thomson crated paintings that shaped the way Canadian view their land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough he died before he was forty, Thomson's compelling works ignited a powerful national art movement and created lasting icons for a young country. His mysterious death continues to stir speculation and spin off theories but he emotional response to his paintings is stronger than ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis illustrated introduction to Thomson will provide all the background and insight readers need to appreciate his work. Sections include: Thomson's childhood on a farm near Owen Sound; and his early years; his career as a commercial artist; the influence of Lawren Harris and J.E.H. Macdonald; his increasing fame as an artist; his discovery of Algonquin Park and the mystery surrounding his death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14743421583402,"sku":"9781552976821","price":12.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2560\/0418\/files\/tomthomson.jpg?v=1784907893","url":"https:\/\/www.canoemuseumstore.ca\/products\/tom-thompson-an-introduction-to-his-life","provider":"The Canadian Canoe Museum's Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}