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Isabel McLaughlin
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Randolph Hewton, Isabel McLaughlin, Gordon Webber, Audrey Taylor, Prudence Heward and Rody Kenny Courtice c. 1935
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Isabel Grace McLaughlin
October 10, 1903 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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| Died | November 26, 2002 (aged 99) |
| Education | Ontario College of Art (1925-1927); Art Students' League, Toronto (1928); Scandinavian Academy, Paris (1929) |
| Awards | CM (1997); OOnt (1993) |
Isabel McLaughlin (October 10, 1903 – November 26, 2002) was a famous Canadian artist. She was known for her Modernist paintings, especially landscapes and still life. Isabel was also a generous person who supported art and artists. She was born in Oshawa, Ontario, and became a very important figure in Canadian art.
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About Isabel McLaughlin
Isabel Grace McLaughlin was born in Oshawa, Ontario. She was one of five daughters. Her father, Col. Robert Samuel McLaughlin, started the McLaughlin Motor Car Company. This company later became General Motors Canada.
Her Art Education
Isabel loved art from a young age. She studied painting in Paris, France, from 1921 to 1924. She also learned French at the Sorbonne. From 1925 to 1927, she went to the Ontario College of Art. There, she learned from famous artists like Arthur Lismer of the Group of Seven. She also studied with Yvonne McKague Housser, who she thought was "remarkable."
Isabel continued her studies at the Art Students' League in Toronto. This school was started by Lismer's students. Many well-known artists, including Lawren Harris and A. Y. Jackson, visited and shared their ideas. In 1929, she studied in Paris again with Prudence Heward. They became lifelong friends.
Her Art Career
Isabel McLaughlin was recognized as a talented artist early on. People described her work as "modern" and "powerful." In 1931, she was invited to show her art in a Group of Seven exhibition. Her first solo art show was in 1933 at the Art Gallery of Toronto. Her early paintings had a simple, strong style.
She often showed her art with other female artists. She exhibited with Sarah Robertson and Prudence Heward in Montreal in 1934. In 1936, she showed her work with Rody Kenny Courtice, Kathleen Daly, Yvonne McKague Housser, and Paraskeva Clark in Toronto.
Isabel and Yvonne McKague Housser were close friends. They often went on painting trips together. Both were founding members of the Canadian Group of Painters in 1933.
One of her paintings, Tree, was shown in 1936. Some people made fun of it in the newspaper. But today, this painting is in the National Gallery of Canada.
In the late 1930s and 1940s, Isabel continued to learn new art techniques. She studied Dynamic Symmetry in New Mexico. Later, from 1947 to 1952, she studied with Hans Hofmann. She was often joined by her friend Alexandra Luke.
Her Contributions and Awards
Isabel McLaughlin's paintings are now in many public art collections. These include the National Gallery of Canada and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. She also painted a mural for the children's reading room at the Oshawa Public Library in 1955.
Isabel was a leader in the art world. She was the first woman president of the Canadian Group of Painters from 1939 to 1945. She was also a member of the Ontario Society of Artists. She received important awards for her work and contributions. She was given the Order of Ontario in 1993 and the Order of Canada in 1997. These awards recognize people who have made a big difference in Canada.
Her Generosity and Legacy
Isabel McLaughlin was a very generous person. She gave many financial gifts to art galleries and clubs. These included the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. She also donated many artworks from her personal collection to the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. These artworks were by other famous artists like Emily Carr, Lawren Harris, and Arthur Lismer.
Before she passed away, she gave her personal papers and records to Queen's University. After her death, her remaining art collection was given to the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.
Isabel McLaughlin is remembered as a talented painter, a supporter of the arts, and a generous giver. Her impact on Canadian art is still celebrated today.
See also
In Spanish: Isabel McLaughlin para niños
