Dorothy Venning facts for kids

Dorothy Mary Venning (born January 15, 1885 – died 1942) was a talented British artist. She was known for creating beautiful sculptures and paintings.

About Dorothy Mary Venning

Dorothy Mary Venning was a British artist who lived in the early 20th century. She was skilled in both sculpting and painting. Her artworks were shown in important exhibitions during her lifetime.

Early Life and Education

Dorothy Mary Venning was born in a part of London called Camberwell. Her father worked as a school master there. She went to the Mary Datchelor School for her early education. Later, she studied at the Bishop Otter College in Chichester. This college helped her develop her artistic skills.

Her Artworks and Exhibitions

Dorothy Venning created different kinds of art. She made sculptures, often using bronze. She also painted many pictures, including portraits of people and small, detailed paintings called miniatures.

Her work was quite popular. From 1916 to 1936, she showed her sculptures and miniatures at the Royal Academy in London. The Royal Academy is a very famous place where artists can display their best work.