Alfred J. Casson 

Alfred Joseph Casson joined the Group of Seven in 1926, stepping in after the departure of Frank Johnston. Known for his crisp, clear style, Casson celebrated Ontario’s small towns, villages, and rural landscapes. His compositions often carried a sense of harmony and order, with a distinctive use of flat planes and clean lines. Casson’s paintings made the everyday feel extraordinary — barns, churches, and quiet streets became icons of Canadian identity. Beyond his role in the Group, he co-founded the Canadian Group of Painters and enjoyed a long, prolific career, earning a reputation as a gentle yet precise interpreter of Canadian life.