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bess larkin housser harris
Bess Larkin Housser Harris: A Pioneering Canadian Painter Early Life and Education Born: 1890 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Bess Larkin received her foundational education at Havergal College in Toronto, Ontario. This institution played a crucial role in shaping her future artistic pursuits. Though she lacked formal art school training, she later took lessons from Frederick Varley, which helped refine her skills. Artistic Car…
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1929
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1960
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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