The Indian Church
Emily Carr · 1929
Why it's great
A small white church stands in the dark forest of Yuquot on Vancouver Island, with a glowing light around it. Emily Carr painted it in her bold, expressive style, and its glowing, simple shape makes it unforgettable. Also called 'Church at Yuquot Village', it shows her gift for combining nature and faith. It's one of the most famous Canadian paintings and hangs in the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Where to see it
📍 Art Gallery of OntarioToronto, Canada
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Emily Carr was born in Victoria, British Columbia, and studied art in San Francisco, London and France. She became famous for her paintings of the forests, totem poles and Indigenous villages of the Pacific coast. She was also a writer and lived with many pets. She died in Victoria in 1945.
