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Henri Masson

Henri Masson: A Painter of Quebec’s Soul Born in Spy, Belgium, in 1907, Henri Masson's artistic journey began early, fueled by a childhood fascination with drawing and painting. His family’s relocation to Canada in 1921, settling in Ottawa, marked the beginning of his Canadian career, initially finding work as a master engraver – a profession he diligently pursued until 1945. It was during this period that a pivotal encounter occurred

: a visit to the National Gallery of Canada ignited a profound appreciation for the Group of Seven and their distinctive approach to landscape painting. This experience irrevocably shifted Masson’s trajectory, leading him to embrace painting as his primary artistic focus. Masson's early training was largely self-directed, supplemented by studies at the Ottawa Art Association with George Rowles and Franklin Brownell. He quickly disting…