What is Norval Morrisseau's full name?
Jean-Baptiste Norman Henry Morrisseau
Norval Morrisseau nickname(s):
ᐅᓵᐚᐱᐦᑯᐱᓀᐦᓯ (Ozaawaabiko-binesi)
Norval Morrisseau date of birth:
March 14, 1932
How old was Norval Morrisseau when died?
75
Where was Norval Morrisseau born?
Beardmore, Ontario, Canada
When did Norval Morrisseau die?
December 4, 2007
Where did Norval Morrisseau die?
Toronto, ON, Canada
Why did Norval Morrisseau die?
Complications of Parkinson's disease
Norval Morrisseau body shape:
Average
What color is Norval Morrisseau's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Norval Morrisseau gay or straight?
Straight
What is Norval Morrisseau nationality?
Canadian
What is Norval Morrisseau's occupation?
Artist
Norval Morrisseau claim to fame:
Member of the Indian Group of Seven
Short Biography
Norval Morrisseau, CM (March 14, 1932 – December 4, 2007), also known as Copper Thunderbird, was an Aboriginal Canadian artist. Known as the "Picasso of the North", Morrisseau created works depicting the legends of his people, the cultural and political tensions between native Canadian and European traditions, his existential struggles, and his deep spirituality and mysticism. His style is characterized by thick black outlines and bright colors. He founded the Woodlands School of Canadian art and was a prominent member of the “Indian Group of Seven”.