Anne Pars facts for kids

Anne Pars was an English painter who lived in the 1700s. She was born around 1750 and was known for her artistic talent. Anne came from a family of artists and craftspeople. She won awards for her work and even painted for a famous pottery maker.

Anne Pars: A Talented Artist from the 1700s

Growing Up in an Artistic Family

Anne Pars was born in London, England. Her father, Albertus Pars, was a goldsmith who came from the Netherlands. This means he made beautiful things out of gold. Anne had several brothers who were also very creative.

• Her brother Henry Pars helped teach drawing at a school run by William Shipley.
• Another brother, William Pars, was also a painter.
• Albert was a wax modeller, creating figures from wax.
• Edward worked with gold, just like their father.

It's likely that Anne learned to draw and paint at her brother's school. This early training helped her develop her skills.

Winning Awards and Working for a Famous Potter

Anne Pars quickly showed her artistic abilities. Between 1764 and 1766, she won prizes at art shows held by the Royal Society of Arts. This was a big achievement for a young artist.

In 1774, Anne got a job at the famous pottery factory in Chelsea. This factory was owned by Josiah Wedgewood, a very well-known pottery maker. Anne earned a weekly salary for her work there. She mainly helped paint a special set of dishes called the "Russian service." This was a large and important order for the factory.

Later Art Exhibitions

Even after working for Wedgwood, Anne Pars continued to create art. In 1786, she displayed one of her crayon portraits at the Royal Academy. She showed her work as an "amateur exhibitor," which meant she was not a professional member of the Academy, but her art was still good enough to be shown.

Anne Pars's exact date of death is not known, but she was active as an artist until at least 1787.