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Alma Ramsey
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| Born | 1907 Tunbridge Wells, England
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| Died | 1993 (aged 85–86) |
| Nationality | British |
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| Known for | Sculpture |
| Spouse(s) | Hugh Richard Hosking |
Alma Ramsey (1907–1993), also known as Alma Ramsey-Hosking, was a talented British artist and sculptor. She was known for creating beautiful sculptures.
About Alma Ramsey
Alma Ramsey was born in 1907 in Tunbridge Wells, a town in Kent, England. She showed an early interest in art and began her studies at the Bournemouth School of Art.
Her Art Education
From 1927 to 1930, Alma studied at the famous Royal College of Art in London. There, she learned from two very important sculptors: Gilbert Ledward and Henry Moore. They taught her how to create sculptures by carving directly into materials. This method became a big part of her artistic style.
Exhibitions and Shows
Throughout her career, Alma Ramsey was very active in the art world. She took part in many group art shows. She also had several special exhibitions where only her work was displayed.
Her first solo show was in 1966 at the Peter Dingley Gallery in Stratford upon Avon. Later, her art was shown at other places, including:
- The Herbert Art Gallery in Coventry (1969)
- Southwell Minster (1972)
- Stoke-on-Trent Art Gallery (1980)
- Warwick Museum (1980)
Public Artworks
Alma Ramsey also created sculptures for public places. These are called "commissions." Some of her notable public artworks include:
- A special crib for Coventry Cathedral.
- A sculpture called Christ in Glory for a church in Elmdon Heath.
- A large wall sculpture, Sir Guy and the Dun Cow, for a shopping center in Coventry.
You can still see examples of her work in several art galleries and museums today. These include the Herbert Art Gallery, Leamington Art Gallery, and the Oxford City and County Museum.
