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Identifier: internationalstu60newy (find matches)
Title: International studio
Year: 1897 (1890s)
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Subjects: Art Decoration and ornament
Publisher: New York
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto

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emain anony-mous, as a gift to the chapel of St. Marys Church,New York. Though symbolizing a religious idea,it is in a sense realistic, for in certain ()arts of the42 Province of Quebec such shrines as that depicted byMr. ^Valker are frequently seen. The colouringpossesses that peculiarly romantic quality whichMr. Walker gives to all his pictures, and to whichphotographic reproduction fails to do entire justice.The picture attracted much attention at the lastexhibition of the National Academy in New York.It is interesting to note that at the University ofToronto Commencement last May, Mr. Walker hadconferred on him the honorary degree of LL.I).He is the first Canadian painter to receive sucha scholastic recognition. Mr. Walker began hiscareer in Toronto when a mere boy and wasalmost entirely self-taught, because the opportuni-ties of study in Europe were rendered impossibleby his poverty and the independence of spiritwhich dissuaded him from attempting to securea wealthy patron. H. C.
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