Ozias Leduc

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This paper examines the life and work of artist Ozias Leduc, an artist who lived in relative obscurity most of his life and only achieved some renown in the 1940s and after. The paper explains that most of his work was unknown until the middle of the twentieth century, except for some of his architectural work renovating or restoring church buildings. The paper discusses how his works show expressions of religious belief and also an affiliation with the natural environment surrounding Quebec.

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"Ozias Leduc lived in relative obscurity most of his life and only achieved some renown in the 1940s and after. This painter had an influence on others primarily in terms of direct contact, meaning he taught them or sponsored them in some way and so influenced their work. Most of his work was unknown until the middle of the twentieth century, except for some of his architectural work renovating or restoring church buildings. His works show expressions of religious belief and also an affiliation with the natural environment surrounding Quebec."

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