Eleanor Greatorex | |
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| Born | 1854 |
| Died | 1917 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | National Academy of Design |
| Known for |
Floral art Figurative painting |
Elizabeth Eleanor Greatorex (1854–1917) [1] was an American painter and illustrator.
Early life
Eleanor Greatorex was born in 1854 in New York City. [1] Her mother was Eliza Pratt Greatorex and her sister, Kathleen Honora Greatorex. [1]
Mid-life and career
She painted primarily flowers and figurative works. [1] Greatorex attended the National Academy of Design from 1869 until 1870. [2] She was a member of the New York Etching Club. [1] She studied under Carolus-Duran and Jean-Jacques Henner, while in Paris in 1879. [2]
She became sick while working in Algiers in 1881. She returned to New York. After she became well, she traveled again, often with her sister. She had a studio with her mother and sister in New York. [2] She was deaf for most of her life. [3] She is buried on the Moret-sur-Loing cemetery.
Notable collections
- "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly", 1890–1897, oil on wood; Smithsonian American Art Museum [4]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Eleanor Greatorex". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ a b c "Eleanor Greatorex". askART. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Virdi, Jaipreet (2020). Hearing Happiness: Deafness Cures in History.
- ^ "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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