Tom Thomson (1877–1917) was a pioneering Canadian landscape painter and a major influence on the Group of Seven. Born in Claremont, Ontario, he developed a deep connection with Algonquin Park, where he painted many of his most iconic works, including The Jack Pine (1916–17) and The West Wind (1916–17). Thomson’s bold use of colour, dynamic brushwork, and poetic interpretation of nature helped define a uniquely Canadian artistic identity. Despite his brief career—producing about 50 canvases and over 400 sketches—his legacy endures. His mysterious death in Canoe Lake at age 39 has only added to his mythic status in Canadian art.