104. Lorne Pierce, 1925

Pencil on paper
20.5x12.5cm
Dated: “21-3-25”; inscribed recto: “by Lismer”.
ALCS 1, p.83a

Notes: 1. Lorne Pierce (1890-1961), editor, author and literary entrepreneur; became editor of Ryerson Press in 1920 and remained a powerful influence on Canadian publishing for the rest of his life; was ordained a Methodist minister in 1916; befriended the Group of Seven at the Club; collaborated with Albert Robson on a book series: Canadian Art.


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