Emily Grace Creswell (born 1 June 1889 –1974) was a British artist, known for painting portraits and miniatures.
Emily Grace Creswell | |
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| Born | 1 June 1889 Ravenstone, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | 1974 (aged 84–85) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Portrait painting, miniatures |
Biography
editCreswell was born at Ravenstone in Leicestershire and attended University College, Reading before studying at a succession of art schools in Leicester, Harrogate and Leamington Spa.[1][2] She also took lessons from the miniature painter Arthur Lindsay in London.[1] Creswell exhibited with the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, the Royal Miniature Society, the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, the Society of Women Artists and elsewhere in England.[3] She lived for most of her life in Leamington Spa and later at Harrogate.[1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN 0-953260-95-X.
- ^ Brian Stewart; Mervyn Cutten (1997). The Dictionary of Portrait Painters in Britain up to 1920. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-173-2.
- ^ a b Grant M. Waters (1975). Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900–1950. Eastbourne Fine Art.