Full name: Franklin Milton Carmichael
Birth: October 22, 1890, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Death: August 25, 1945, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Education: Studied at the Art Students League in New York City and the Academie Julian in Paris
Artistic style: Known for his modernist and Post-Impressionist paintings, characterized by vibrant colors, simplified forms, and expressive brushwork
Teaching career: Taught at the Central Technical School in Toronto and later became the Principal of the Ontario College of Art (now called OCAD University) from 1919 to 1945
Art colonies: A founding member of the Group of Seven, a renowned group of Canadian landscape painters active in the early 20th century
War service: Served as an official war artist during World War I, recording scenes of trench warfare in France and Flanders
Artistic accomplishments: Recognized as one of the pioneers of modern art in Canada. Known for his distinctive landscapes, portraits, and still lifes inspired by the Canadian wilderness and people. Some of his notable works include "The West Wind" (1917), "Ontario Town" (1927), and "October" (1935).
Legacy: Franklin Carmichael's contributions to Canadian art helped shape the nation's artistic identity. He influenced a generation of artists and left a lasting mark on the country's art scene.