Cornelia Ellis Hildebrandt facts for kids
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Cornelia Ellis Hildebrandt
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| Born | September 7, 1876 |
| Died | March 18, 1962 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Académie Colarossi |
| Known for | portrait miniatures |
| Spouse(s) | Howard Logan Hildebrandt |
Cornelia Ellis Hildebrandt (born September 7, 1876 – died March 18, 1962) was an American artist. She was especially known for her amazing portrait miniatures. These are very small, detailed paintings of people. She was one of the last artists from a time when miniature painting became popular again in America around the early 1900s. Later in her life, she often gave talks about this special type of art.
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Life Story
Cornelia Trumbull Ellis was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Her parents were Arthur Cadwalader and Eliza (Potter) Ellis.
Early Studies and Travel
Cornelia studied art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After that, she spent two years in Paris, France, from 1897 to 1898. In Paris, she learned more about art at the Académie Colarossi. She also studied with famous artists like Augustus Koopman and Virginia Richmond Reynolds. While she was in Paris, she met another American artist named Howard Logan Hildebrandt. He painted portraits, and they would later get married. Some people think his painting called Miss C is actually a picture of Cornelia.
Starting a Career and Family
When Cornelia came back from Paris, she had her own art studio in Chicago for a while. On September 3, 1902, she married Howard Hildebrandt. The couple then moved to New York City to live.
By 1912, Cornelia was well-known for her miniature paintings. She had a special art show at the Worcester Art Museum. In this show, she displayed 15 of her beautiful paintings.
Achievements and Later Years
Cornelia was a member of important art groups. She belonged to the American Society of Miniature Painters. She was also part of the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors. She won many awards and medals at their art shows.
In the 1930s, Cornelia also worked with the Works Progress Administration (WPA). This was a government program that helped artists find work during a difficult time.
Cornelia and Howard Hildebrandt spent many of their later years at their summer home. This home was in New Canaan, Connecticut. Howard Hildebrandt passed away in 1958. Cornelia died four years later in New Canaan, when she was 85 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Cornelia Ellis Hildebrandt para niños
