Annie Feray Mutrie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Annie Feray Mutrie
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| Born | 6 March 1826 Ardwick
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| Died | 28 September 1893 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Manchester School of Design |
| Occupation | painter |
| Known for | Still life painting |
| Relatives | Martha Darley Mutrie (sister) |
Annie Feray Mutrie (born March 6, 1826 – died September 28, 1893) was a talented British painter. She was especially known for her beautiful still-life paintings. Still-life art features objects like flowers or fruit. Annie and her sister Martha were considered among the best flower painters of their time.
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Annie Mutrie's Life Story
Annie Mutrie was born in Ardwick in 1826. She was the youngest daughter of Sarah and Robert Mutrie. Her father was a cotton trader from Rothesay, Bute in Scotland. Annie had an older sister named Martha. Both sisters chose very similar paths in their art careers.
Early Education and Art Training
Annie and Martha went to the Manchester School of Design. There, they studied art under a teacher named George Wallis. Annie started showing her paintings in Manchester. In the 1850s, both sisters began to show their art at the famous Royal Academy in London.
Moving to London and Gaining Fame
In 1854, the two sisters moved to London. The next year, Annie showed her paintings Orchids and Azaleas at the Royal Academy. A very important art critic named John Ruskin praised her work. He even bought two of Annie's paintings.
Annie loved to paint flowers, especially roses and orchids. She showed her art often. Even though she was a woman, other artists bought her paintings. At that time, it was sometimes harder for women artists to get noticed. However, both the Royal Academy and John Ruskin continued to admire her work. She was even nominated to become an associate member of the Royal Academy. This was a big honor!
Later Life and Passing
Annie's sister Martha passed away in 1885. Annie herself died in 1893 in Brighton.
Annie Mutrie's Art Legacy
Annie Mutrie's beautiful paintings can still be seen today. You can find her artwork in several museums.
- The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has some of her pieces.
- The Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston also displays her work.
- The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum in Bournemouth has her paintings too.
There is also an oil painting called 'Fruit and Flowers' at The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells. This painting shows a pineapple, grapes, apples, and a pomegranate. They are placed in a silver 'epergne' (a fancy centerpiece) with various flowers on a table.
