Eva Mary Walker (18 October 1895 – 9 August 1981), known professionally as Eva Leigh, was an English portrait and silhouette artist in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.[1][2] An exhibition of her portraits was shown at the Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate, from May to September 2024, using examples of her work from the gallery's collection.[1][3][4]
Eva Leigh | |
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.jpg) Leigh, in the 1960s | |
| Born | Eva Mary Walker 18 October 1895 Undercliffe, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 9 August 1981 (aged 85) Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England |
| Known for | Portrait drawings and silhouettes |
References
edit- ^ a b "Exhibitions at the Mercer Art Gallery: Eva Leigh Walker". northyorks.gov.uk. North Yorkshire Council. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Leigh, Eva". Not Just Hockney. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Young, Dr Fiona (2024). Finding Eva Leigh: rediscovering a Harrogate artist. York and Harrogate: North Yorkshire Council and Mercer Art Gallery.
- ^ "Eva Leigh Walker Exhibition". The Stray Ferret. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
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