Blanche Jenkins facts for kids
Blanche Jenkins was a talented British artist who painted portraits. She was active as a painter from 1872 until her death in 1915.
Life as an Artist
Blanche Jenkins was known for showing her beautiful paintings in public. She often displayed her art at important places like the Society of British Artists and the Royal Academy. These were very famous art groups in Britain.
She showed about 49 of her paintings at the Royal Academy, starting in 1872. She was also a member of the Society of Lady Artists. This was a special group just for women artists.
Exhibiting Her Work
Blanche Jenkins's art was seen by many people. She even showed her paintings at a big event called the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. Her work was featured in the Woman's Building at this exposition. This building celebrated the achievements of women from around the world.
One of her paintings, called Her Morning Ride, was so well-known that it was included in a book. This book, published in 1905, was titled Women Painters of the World. It highlighted the work of many important female artists.
Her Final Resting Place
Blanche Jenkins passed away in 1915. She was buried in Highgate Cemetery in London. She rests there with her father, George, who died in 1871, and her sister, Emma, who passed away in 1904.
Gallery
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Portrait of a child
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Cupid with roses
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Miss Georgie
