Edith Mary Davey facts for kids
Edith Mary Davey (born in 1867, died in 1953) was a talented British artist. She was especially known for painting tiny, detailed pictures called miniatures, and also for her portraits of people.
About Edith Mary Davey
Edith was born in a place called Chapel St Leonards in Lincolnshire, England. Her father was a farmer and owned land there.
Her Art Education
Edith loved art and decided to study it. First, she went to the Lincoln School of Art. After that, she moved to London to study at the famous Royal College of Art (RCA). While at the RCA, Edith won several awards, including a silver medal. She also learned how to paint large pictures for walls, called murals, from a teacher named Gerald Moira.
Her Art Career
After finishing her studies, Edith stayed in London. She continued to paint murals, portraits, and beautiful flower pictures. She used different art materials like oil paints, watercolors, and chalk.
Edith's artwork was shown in many important exhibitions. She displayed her paintings at the Salon des Artistes Francais in Paris between 1928 and 1935. She also showed her work at the famous Royal Academy in London. Other places where her art was seen included shows with the Women's International Art Club, the Society of Women Artists, and the Royal Miniature Society. Besides painting, Edith also drew pictures for several books.
In 1903, Edith became a special member, called an Associate, of the Royal College of Art. She also became an Associate member of the Royal Miniature Society. Edith Mary Davey passed away in Barnes, a part of west London.
