Edith Alice Andrews facts for kids

Edith Alice Andrews (born Edith Alice Cubitt; 1873 – 1958) was a talented British artist. She was known for her paintings and for illustrating books.

About Edith Alice Andrews

Edith Alice Cubitt was born in Deptford, London, in 1873. Her parents were Kate and Herbert Cubitt. They came from Surrey and Norfolk in England.

Edith went to art school in London. She studied at Goldsmiths' College of Art. While she was a student, she won many medals and prizes. This showed how good she was at art.

Her Art and Work

During her career, Edith Alice Andrews illustrated many books. She even drew pictures for children's books! Some famous publishers she worked with included Oxford University Press and Cassell. She also worked for Blackie and Son and Ernest Nister.

Besides illustrating, Edith also painted beautiful pictures. She created paintings of flowers. She also painted portraits of people. Some of her works were tiny miniature paintings. One of her designs was even used to advertise for the Great Western Railway.

Exhibitions and Legacy

Edith Alice Andrews showed her artwork in many important exhibitions. She often displayed her paintings at the Royal Academy in London. She exhibited there regularly from 1905 until 1954. She also showed her art with the Society of Women Artists in the 1920s.

Her art was also seen at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours. She even exhibited her work at the famous Paris Salon and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.

Edith lived in High Wycombe for some time. Later, she moved to Pembury in Kent. Today, you can find examples of her book illustrations at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She passed away in 1958.