When was A. J. Casson born?

A. J. Casson was born on 17 May 1898 in Toronto.

What positions has A. J. Casson held?

Positions held by A. J. Casson include: vice president (1955–1959); president (1948–1952); vice president (1946–1957); president (1941–1944).

Where did A. J. Casson study?

A. J. Casson was educated at Central Technical School, OCAD University.

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A. J. Casson

Canadian painter, youngest member of the Group of Seven (1898–1992)

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Alfred Joseph Casson was a member of the Canadian group of artists known as the Group of Seven. He joined the group in 1926 at the invitation of Franklin Carmichael, replacing Frank Johnston. Casson is best known for his depictions in his signature limited palette of southern Ontario, and for being the youngest member of the Group of Seven.

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Born: 17 May 1898 wd
Place of birth: Toronto wd
Died: 20 February 1992 wd
Place of death: Toronto wd
Citizenship: Canada wd
Occupation: painter wd
Education: Central Technical School, OCAD University wd

Positions held wd

vice president (1955–1959)
president (1948–1952)
vice president (1946–1957)
president (1941–1944)

Awards wd

Officer of the Order of Canada (1978)
Order of Ontario (1991)
Honorary doctorate from University of Toronto (1975)
honorary fellow (1973)
Canadian Centennial Medal (1967)
Doctor of Law (honorary) (1971)
RCA Medal (1969)
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977)
Doctor of Fine Arts (1980)
Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

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When was A. J. Casson born?: A. J. Casson was born on 17 May 1898 in Toronto.
What positions has A. J. Casson held?: Positions held by A. J. Casson include: vice president (1955–1959); president (1948–1952); vice president (1946–1957); president (1941–1944).
Where did A. J. Casson study?: A. J. Casson was educated at Central Technical School, OCAD University.

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