This original and thought-provoking book compares the art, lives, and achievements of three artists, each of whom became the preeminent twentieth-century female painter of her country: Emily Carr of Canada, Georgia O'Keeffe of the United States, and Frida Kahlo of Mexico. Important themes tie these artists' visually disparate work together, the book shows, and viewing their work collectively sheds new light on the art of the continent.Antiques JournalLavishly illustrated and clearly written, this book sheds new light upon the lives of these celebrated artists.