May de Montravel Edwardes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1887 London |
| Died | 10 December 1964 London |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting |
May de Montravel Edwardes (1887 – 10 December 1964 [1]) was a British painter and miniaturist.
Biography
Edwardes was born in London and studied at the Cope and Nichol School of Art in South Kensington before entering the Royal Academy Schools. [2] [3] Edwardes was at the Royal Academy Schools from 1907 to 1912 during which time she won both bronze and silver medals for her work. [4]
During her career she exhibited at the Royal Academy, with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and was a member of the Royal Miniature Society. [4] Edwardes exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francais in Paris from 1926 and also had a solo show at the Brook Street Gallery in London. [4] [5] For most of her life, Edwardes lived in London. [4] [3]
References
- ^ The London Gazette, partie 10, 1967, p. 8381
- ^ Frances Spalding (1990). 20th Century Painters and Sculptors. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-106-6.
- ^ a b Grant M. Waters (1975). Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950. Eastbourne Fine Art.
- ^ a b c d David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN 0-953260-95-X.
- ^ Benezit Dictionary of Artists Volume 5 Dyck-Gemignani. Editions Grund, Paris. 2006. ISBN 2-7000-3075-3.
May de Montravel Edwardes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1887 London |
| Died | 10 December 1964 London |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting |
May de Montravel Edwardes (1887 – 10 December 1964 [1]) was a British painter and miniaturist.
Biography
Edwardes was born in London and studied at the Cope and Nichol School of Art in South Kensington before entering the Royal Academy Schools. [2] [3] Edwardes was at the Royal Academy Schools from 1907 to 1912 during which time she won both bronze and silver medals for her work. [4]
During her career she exhibited at the Royal Academy, with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and was a member of the Royal Miniature Society. [4] Edwardes exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francais in Paris from 1926 and also had a solo show at the Brook Street Gallery in London. [4] [5] For most of her life, Edwardes lived in London. [4] [3]
References
- ^ The London Gazette, partie 10, 1967, p. 8381
- ^ Frances Spalding (1990). 20th Century Painters and Sculptors. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-106-6.
- ^ a b Grant M. Waters (1975). Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950. Eastbourne Fine Art.
- ^ a b c d David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN 0-953260-95-X.
- ^ Benezit Dictionary of Artists Volume 5 Dyck-Gemignani. Editions Grund, Paris. 2006. ISBN 2-7000-3075-3.