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Anne Marjorie Robinson
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Self portrait of Anne Marjorie Robinson
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| Born | 1858 Belfast
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| Died | 1924 (aged 65–66) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Belfast Government School of Art |
| Known for | Painting |
Anne Marjorie Robinson, sometimes called Annie Marjorie Robinson, (1858–1924) was a talented British artist. She was mostly known for her paintings, but she also created sculptures and tiny miniature artworks.
Life as an Artist
Anne Marjorie Robinson was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1858. She first trained as an illuminator, which means she learned to create beautiful, decorated letters and designs, often like those found in old books. She studied at the Belfast Government School of Design.
In 1907, Robinson moved to London to learn more about art. There, she studied how to paint portraits under a teacher named Alyn Williams. She also learned modelling, which is the art of shaping materials like clay to create sculptures. Robinson returned to Belfast in 1914.
Between 1914 and 1923, she showed nine of her artworks at the famous Royal Academy of Arts in London. Her art was also displayed in the Belfast Museum and the National Gallery of Ireland. In 1917, she became an associate of the Society of Women Artists. She also exhibited many works at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.
Most of her exhibitions were with the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Belfast Art Society. She regularly showed her art at their yearly exhibitions. For example, at the 40th Annual Exhibition of the Belfast Art Society, she displayed four watercolours, an oil portrait, and six miniatures.
A common subject in Robinson’s paintings was Saint Brigit of Kildare. Some of her paintings about Saint Brigit include 'It Was Brigit Wove the First Cloth in Ireland', 'The Baptism of Saint Brigit by Angels', and 'Brigit Feeding the Poor'.
Her Passing
Anne Marjorie Robinson passed away on October 22, 1924, in Belfast. After her death, the Belfast Art Society wanted to honor her. They planned to use money raised from her memorial to buy one of her artworks. They wanted to give it to the Municipal Art Gallery in her memory.
The Ulster Museum now has many examples of her work. These include an oil painting that is a self-portrait of the artist. After she died, her brother, John B. Robinson, gave 22 miniatures to the museum. He also donated some of her sculptures, watercolours, and another oil self-portrait as a memorial.
Her Legacy
In 1925, Robinson's oil paintings and water-colour drawings were shown in a special exhibition. This exhibition was held at the Belfast Municipal Art Gallery. Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry opened the exhibition. She spoke about how Irish artists often didn't get enough support. She also said that citizens should be very proud of Robinson’s work.
In October 1927, Mr. Arthur Deane, who was the curator of the Municipal Art Gallery, organized another exhibition. This one featured Robinson’s collection of miniatures. All twenty-two miniatures displayed belonged to the city of Belfast.
A donation of £250 was given to the Samaritan Hospital Belfast. This happened when the hospital asked for help to expand and renovate its building. The donation was made in Robinson's name to help with the hospital's immediate costs. It also honored her by naming one of the new hospital beds 'A Marjorie Robinson Bed'.
