Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945) was a Canadian artist and founding member of the Group of Seven, best known for his vivid watercolours depicting Ontario's landscapes. Born in Orillia, Ontario, he studied at the Ontario College of Art and later worked in commercial art, designing advertisements, brochures, and books. Carmichael co-founded the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour and often embraced spiritual and philosophical influences, particularly Theosophy, in his work. While his early art reflected Tom Thomson’s influence, he evolved to focus on the northern Ontario wilderness, particularly the La Cloche Mountains and Lake Superior. Carmichael also taught at the Ontario College of Art before his sudden death in 1945. His legacy endures in his contributions to Canadian landscape painting, particularly his watercolours.
