Constance Bradshaw facts for kids

Constance Helen Bradshaw (1872–1961) was a talented British artist. She was especially known for her beautiful landscape paintings.

About Constance Helen Bradshaw

Constance Helen Bradshaw was born in Manchester, England, in 1872. She grew up in different places, including Brighton and Bickley in Kent. From a young age, she showed a passion for art.

Her Art Education

Constance went to the Spenlove School of Art in London. This is where she learned many of the skills she would use throughout her life. After finishing her studies, she moved back to Bickley. She lived there for most of her life.

What She Painted

Constance loved to paint nature. She created many pictures of landscapes, which are scenes of the countryside. She also painted lovely pictures of flowers. She used both watercolours and oil paints for her artworks. She also made special hand-painted prints.

Exhibiting Her Work

Constance Bradshaw was a very active artist. She showed her paintings in many important art exhibitions. From 1924 to 1945, her work was often displayed at the Royal Academy in London. This is a very famous place for artists to show their work.

She also exhibited with other important groups, like the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. Her paintings were also seen at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

International Exhibitions

Constance's art was not just shown in the UK. She also took part in exhibitions in other countries. These included the Paris Salon in France and shows in Stockholm, Sweden. Her work even traveled as far as New Zealand and Canada. This shows how popular her art was around the world.

Art Societies and Leadership

Constance was a member of several important art societies. These groups support artists and help them share their work.

• She was very involved with the Society of Women Artists. She exhibited a huge number of works there, 170 in total!
• She even served as the Acting President of this society from 1937 to 1939. She shared this role with another famous artist, Laura Knight.
• In 1920, she became a member of the Royal Society of British Artists.
• She also joined the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1933.
• Constance was also a member of the St Ives Society of Artists.

Her Legacy

Constance Helen Bradshaw passed away in 1961. Today, you can find examples of her beautiful paintings at the Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Her work continues to be admired by art lovers.