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Emily Carr Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Emily Carr our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Emily Carr · 1871 – 1945

Tanoo, Q.C.I.

Royal BC Museum, Victoria · original 170 x 110 cm

This lush oil painting by Emily Carr features intricate totem poles in a serene forest. Explore this stunning piece of Canadian art today.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #1: Tanoo, Q.C.I.
Art Movement
Modernism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 1 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Same size as the original$694170 × 110 cm Commission at original size

Strait of Juan de Fuca by Emily Carr

1936 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan · original 60 x 91 cm

A serene landscape of the ocean and mountains captured by Emily Carr in 1936 features rugged rocks and a lively coastal scene that invites you to bring the spirit of British Columbia into your home.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #2: Strait of Juan de Fuca
Art Movement
Modernism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 2 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Same size as the original$30991 × 60 cm Commission at original size

Dancing Trees (1940) by Emily Carr

1940 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan · original 90 x 59 cm

Emily Carr’s "Dancing Trees" (1937-40) captures the spirit of BC forests through swirling brushstrokes, symbolizing resilience and interconnectedness. Inspired by nature and Indigenous traditions, this masterpiece exemplifies Carr's distinctive style.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #3: Dancing Trees
Art Movement
Group of Seven
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 3 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Same size as the original$30459 × 90 cm Commission at original size

British Columbia Forest by Emily Carr, 1930

1930 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan · original 91 x 61 cm

Experience Emily Carr's evocative 'British Columbia Forest,' capturing the raw beauty and solemn mood of BC’s landscape with expressive brushstrokes and symbolic imagery.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #4: British Columbia Forest
Art Movement
Expressive Abstraction
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 4 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Same size as the original$31161 × 91 cm Commission at original size

Tanoo

1912 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan · original 74 x 53 cm

Discover Emily Carr’s ‘Tanoo,’ a stunning watercolor depicting totem poles & Northwest Coast traditions. Explore its realism, expressive style & cultural significance – a true Canadian icon.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #5: Tanoo
Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 5 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
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Same size as the original$28853 × 74 cm Commission at original size

House Near Woods (1931) by Emily Carr

1931 · The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa · original 73 x 62 cm

Serene watercolor painting by Emily Carr captures a charming white house nestled in a dense forest clearing, evoking the tranquility of British Columbia's landscape from 1931 – discover this beautiful artwork.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #6: House Near Woods
Art Movement
Modernism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 6 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Same size as the original$28162 × 73 cm Commission at original size

Reforestation

1936 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan · original 110 x 67 cm

Emily Carr’s "Reforestation" (1936) captures the raw spirit of British Columbia's forests with Cubist-influenced brushstrokes and impasto texture, a monumental vision reflecting her profound connection to nature and Canadian identity. Discover this stunning landscape reproduction.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #7: Reforestation
Art Movement
Cubism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 7 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$36467 × 110 cm Commission at original size

Young Pines And Sky

A tranquil scene of pine trees under a cloudy sky captures the essence of Canadian Modernism in this evocative painting by Emily Carr, inviting you to bring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest into your home.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #8: Young Pines And Sky
Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
Color Palette
Nature
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 8 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Kitwangar Pole – Emily Carr

Royal BC Museum, Victoria · original 55 x 67 cm

A striking black-and-white watercolor capturing the solemn grandeur of a Haida totem pole by modernist pioneer Emily Carr, offering a profound window into Indigenous heritage that you can bring to your collection.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #9: Kitwangar Pole
Art Movement
Modernism and Late Totems
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 9 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$25655 × 67 cm Commission at original size

House in Brittany (1911) by Emily Carr

1911 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 33.0 x 41.0cm

This 1911 oil on cardboard by Emily Carr captures a coastal scene in Brittany, France. Explore this evocative masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #10: House in Brittany
Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 10 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$21341 × 33 cm Commission at original size

Trees in France – Emily Carr

1911 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan · original 35 x 45 cm

Discover Emily Carr’s "Trees in France" (1911). A vibrant Post-Impressionist oil painting showcasing dynamic trees & rich textures. Explore nature's beauty through this iconic Canadian artwork.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #11: Trees in France
Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
Color Palette
Dark
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 11 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$19445 × 35 cm Commission at original size

(forest landscape)

Royal BC Museum, Victoria · original 29 x 45 cm

Emily Carr’s "Forest Landscape" captures the spirit of Vancouver Island with textured orange leaves and figures amidst serene trees. Explore its connection to Northwest Coast traditions championed by Talmage & celebrated at NGC.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #12: (forest landscape)
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 12 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$18629 × 45 cm Commission at original size

Cha-atl, Field with Pole

Royal BC Museum, Victoria · original 32 x 51 cm

Emily Carr's "Cha-atl, Field with Pole" captures the spirit of British Columbia’s First Nations culture and landscape. This watercolor showcases totem poles amidst serene nature, reflecting Carr’s unique artistic vision.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #13: Cha-atl, Field with Pole
Art Movement
Early Totems
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 13 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$19632 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Crécy-en-Brie

Royal BC Museum, Victoria · original 40 x 32 cm

Emily Carr's 'Crécy-en-Brie' showcases a tranquil coastal town scene with a bridge, emphasizing Carr's fascination for natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Painted in 1911, this piece exemplifies her distinctive style and artistic vision.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #14: Crécy-en-Brie
Art Movement
Impressionism
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 14 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$18540 × 32 cm Commission at original size

Emily Carr, Brittany, France (1911)

1911 · McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Vaughan · original 46 x 61 cm

Emily Carr's "Brittany, France" (1911) captures the rugged beauty of coastal Brittany through vibrant Post-Impressionist brushstrokes. Explore a Canadian icon’s evocative landscape.

View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #15: Brittany, France
Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 15 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$23161 × 46 cm Commission at original size

Totem Poles, Kitseukla, Emily Carr

1912 · Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver · original 126.8 x 98.4cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #16: Totem Poles, Kitseukla
Color Palette
Neutrals
View the artwork

Indian Totem pole, Yan, Queen Charlotte Islands (1912) by Emily Carr

1912 · original 94.0 x 31.0cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #17: Indian Totem pole, Yan, Queen Charlotte Islands
Color Palette
Earthy
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Totem Mother, 1928, Emily Carr

1928 · Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver · original 109.5 x 69.0cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #18: Totem Mother
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 18 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Same size as the original$39569 × 110 cm Commission at original size

Kitwancool

1928
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #19: Kitwancool
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 19 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
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Blunden Harbour (1930)

1930 · original 129.5 x 94.0cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #20: Blunden Harbour
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Portrait of Woo by Emily Carr

1932 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 90.5 x 59.0cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #21: Portrait of Woo
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 21 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
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Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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Same size as the original$30559 × 91 cm Commission at original size

Grizzly Bear Totem, Angidah, Nass River, 1930, Emily Carr

1930 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 92.5 x 54.5cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #22: Grizzly Bear Totem, Angidah, Nass River
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 22 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
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Same size as the original$32155 × 93 cm Commission at original size

Indian Hut, Queen Charlotte Islands by Emily Carr

1930 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 101.6 x 82.6cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #23: Indian Hut, Queen Charlotte Islands
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 23 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
Worldwide, about 5 weeks
from$85240 × 25 cm Commission this artwork
Same size as the original$1069102 × 83 cm Commission at original size

Emily Carr, Totem and Forest (1931)

1931 · Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver · original 129.3 x 56.2cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #24: Totem and Forest
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 24 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
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Same size as the original$43656 × 129 cm Commission at original size

Guyasdoms D'Sonoqua – Emily Carr

1930 · Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto · original 100.3 x 65.4cm
View the most popular artwork of Emily Carr ranked #25: Guyasdoms D'Sonoqua
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 25 of 99 artworks by Emily Carr
Delivery
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Same size as the original$34165 × 100 cm Commission at original size
The artist

Emily Carr

1871 – 1945

Portrait of Emily Carr
Quick facts
  • Corpus themesfirst nations culture, post-impressionism, pacific northwest landscapes, indigenous culture, british columbia landscape
  • Copyright statusPublic domain
  • Room fitliving room
  • Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
  • Also known asEmily Carrick
  • Topics exploredlandscape, nature, trees, forest, british columbia
  • Lifespan74 years
  • Top 3 worksTanoo, Q.C.I., Strait of Juan de Fuca, Dancing Trees
Biography

A Life Rooted in the Landscape and Spirit of British Columbia

Emily Carr, born December 13, 1871, in Victoria, British Columbia, was more than just a painter; she was a chronicler of a changing world, a passionate observer of both the natural majesty of the Pacific Northwest and the rich cultural heritage of its First Nations peoples. Her life unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving Canada, a nation grappling with its identity and relationship to its Indigenous populations. The daughter of Richard and Emily Carr, English immigrants who sought opportunity in the burgeoning colony, she grew up in a household that valued both tradition and progress. This duality would profoundly shape her artistic vision. From an early age, encouraged by her father, Emily displayed a remarkable aptitude for art, a talent nurtured through formal instruction and a deep connection to the surrounding landscape. The imposing forests of Vancouver Island, the rugged coastline, and the vibrant life within them became enduring sources of inspiration. However, it was not merely the visual beauty that captivated Carr; she sought to capture the *spirit* of this land, its inherent power and mystery.

Forging a Unique Artistic Voice

Carr’s artistic journey was one of continuous exploration and refinement. She pursued formal training at the San Francisco Art Institute (1890-1892) and later at the Westminster School of Art in London (1899), immersing herself in European artistic currents. Yet, she found herself increasingly drawn back to her native British Columbia, recognizing that true artistic expression lay not in imitation but in authentic representation of her own experience. Initially influenced by Post-Impressionism, Carr gradually moved away from conventional techniques, developing a style characterized by bold colors, dynamic brushstrokes, and an almost visceral energy. A pivotal moment in her development came through her encounters with the First Nations communities along the British Columbia coast. She traveled extensively throughout these regions, documenting their villages, totem poles, and ceremonial objects with reverence and respect. These experiences profoundly impacted her work, infusing it with a spiritual depth and a commitment to preserving a culture facing immense pressure from colonial forces. Carr wasn’t simply painting *about* First Nations cultures; she was attempting to convey their worldview, their connection to the land, and the profound symbolism embedded in their art. Her paintings became powerful statements of cultural preservation and artistic innovation.

Modernism and the Expression of Inner Vision

Emily Carr stands as a pioneering figure in Canadian Modernism, embracing new forms of expression while remaining deeply rooted in her own unique perspective. She wasn’t content to merely replicate what she saw; instead, she sought to convey the emotional and spiritual essence of her subjects. This led her to experiment with increasingly abstract compositions, employing thick impasto techniques to create a sense of movement and texture. Her canvases often pulsate with energy, reflecting the raw power of the natural world and the vibrant life force of the First Nations communities she depicted. Kispiox Village, for example, is not simply a representation of a village scene; it’s an evocation of its atmosphere, its history, and its spiritual significance. Carr's work often features towering trees that seem to reach towards the heavens, symbolizing both the grandeur of nature and the enduring spirit of Indigenous cultures. She wasn’t afraid to challenge conventional artistic norms, pushing boundaries and forging her own path. This commitment to artistic independence would inspire generations of Canadian artists to come.

Legacy and Enduring Influence

Though recognition came relatively late in life, Emily Carr is now widely celebrated as “the Mother of Modern Canadian Art.” Her paintings are treasured for their beauty, their emotional depth, and their historical significance. Beyond her artistic achievements, Carr was also a gifted writer, chronicling her experiences and observations in the acclaimed autobiography Klee Wyck, which won the Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction in 1941. This work provides invaluable insights into her life, her artistic process, and her profound connection to British Columbia. Carr's legacy extends far beyond the art world; she has become a national icon, representing artistic independence, cultural exploration, and the enduring beauty of the Canadian landscape. Her influence can be seen in the work of numerous subsequent artists, including Pegi Nicol Macleod, who similarly sought to capture the spirit of the West Coast. Even today, her paintings continue to resonate with audiences around the world, reminding us of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and celebrating the power of artistic expression. A testament to her lasting impact is the naming of minor planet 5688 Kleewyck in her honor—a celestial tribute to a truly remarkable artist and visionary.

Major Works

  • Tanoo (watercolor): A delicate yet powerful depiction of First Nations life, showcasing Carr’s mastery of watercolor techniques.
  • A Haida Village (oil): A striking oil painting that captures the architectural grandeur and spiritual significance of a Haida village.
  • The Indian Church (oil): A poignant representation of the intersection between Indigenous culture and Christian missionary influence, reflecting Carr’s complex engagement with colonial history.
  • Kispiox Village (oil): An iconic painting that embodies Carr's unique style and her deep connection to the landscapes and communities of British Columbia.

Questions & Answers

Is there a complete list of Emily Carr's artworks?

Every work by Emily Carr on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

What other names is Emily Carr known by?

Emily Carr appears under the alternate names Emily Carrick.

Where are Emily Carr's artworks mapped by subject?

Emily Carr's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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