Eleanor Best facts for kids

Eleanor Best (1875-1957) was a British oil painter. She was well-known for her beautiful portrait and figure paintings.

Who Was Eleanor Best?

Eleanor Best was born in 1875 in a place called Amport in Hampshire, England. When she was older, she went to study art at the famous Slade School of Art in London in 1909. After her studies, she decided to stay in London. She lived in a part of the city called Richmond for the rest of her life.

Showing Her Art to the World

Eleanor Best loved to share her artwork. She showed her paintings at many important art exhibitions. She exhibited several times at the Royal Academy, which is a very famous art institution in London. She also showed her work with the New English Art Club.

Her art was not just seen in England. Eleanor Best also had her paintings shown in other countries, like the United States and Sweden. The Contemporary Art Society owns some of her artworks today. She was also part of a special exhibition in 1986 called Slade Ladies. This show featured women artists who had studied at the Slade School of Art.

From 1928 to 1930, Eleanor Best also exhibited her art in Paris, France, at an event called the Salon d'Automne. For several years, she was a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. This means she also painted pictures of the sea and ships.