Birth of Doris McCarthy, Canadian artist, on July 7, 1910.
Doris McCarthy was born on July 7, 1910, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This marked the beginning of the life of a woman who would become one of Canada's most celebrated landscapists. Growing up in the vibrant cultural environment of early 20th-century Toronto, McCarthy was surrounded by an ever-evolving art scene. Her early exposure to artistic predecessors and natural wonders would profoundly shape her artistic journey and lifelong dedication to the exploration and representation of the Canadian landscape in art.