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Tom Thomson
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Follow the Journal of My Last Spring on nostr. Tweeting in real-time from 1917

Was it death of natural causes? #ttfate8

The economy was in a slump in 1914. The fact that someone chose to be a full-time artist was viewed as frivolous

Was it disappearance? #ttfate7

Was it death at the hands of a poacher? #ttate6

I like the people of Algonquin Park. Genuine with rough edges still in view. Just like my boards.

Was it death at the hands of Shannon Fraser? #ttfate5

Was it death at the hands of Hugh Trainor? #ttfate4

The passion for painting is immediate to me.

Was it death at the hands of Martin Blecher? #ttfate3

As a youth I spent a year out of school because of illness. It gave me time to wander alone in nature.

Was it suicide? @ttfate2

Was it accidental Death? #ttfate1

I knew all of the birds and their song.

1916 Islands Canoe Lake http://t.co/J5EY9FBoGK #tt1916

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The art shops liked our generous use of bright colour. It meant we bought more.

By 1904 I was back in Toronto. I lived in numerous boarding houses for 10 years

Every man alone is sincere.

Our 1916 Vacation: Henry Ford and Thomas Edison https://youtu.be/zspaNKM2BnA