Canada has a rich and diverse heritage in the fine arts. This book celebrates the colour, beauty and energy of some of the country's most talented artists, among them Emily Carr, Tom Thomson, Paul Kane, David Milne, Alex Colville and Jean-Paul Riopelle. Works by First Nation and Inuit artists are featured, as are those by a new generation of contemporary painters. Canadian Paintings, Prints and Drawings presents a wide variety of dynamic styles and distinct subject matter. The stunning collection includes late 18th-century watercolour landscapes, art from the 19th century merchant classes, and works by the Group of Seven, Les Automatistes, Painters Eleven and contemporary Canadian painters. An introduction places these artists in context. The book's informative captions provide a short biography along with commentary on each work's style and subject matter. Canadian Paintings, Prints and Drawings is an outstanding survey and reference on the work of over 150 of the country's most famous and interesting artists.