A Canadian Voice in the Parisian Art World Paul Peel, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in the narrative of Canadian art history. Born in London, Ontario, in 1860, Peel’s tragically short life – he died at just thirty-one years old – belied an artistic maturity and international recognition rarely achieved by Canadian painters of his era. His story is one of dedicated study, a bold embrace of European artistic currents, and a pioneering spirit that helped to establish Canada as a legitimate force within the gl…