Barker Fairley
Barker Fairley, (May 21, 1887 – October 11, 1986) was a British-Canadian painter, and scholar who made a significant contribution to the study of German literature, particularly for the work of Goethe, and was an early champion and friend of the Group of Seven and founder of The Canadian Forum magazine. == Life and work == Although educated and raised within a strong European tradition, Fairley conducted his most significant scholarship in German literature and art criticism in Canada, focusing on Canadian art and culture.