Elinor Proby Adams facts for kids

Elinor Proby Adams (born October 18, 1885 – died December 18, 1945) was a talented British artist. She was known for her oil paintings, illustrating books, and creating large wall paintings called murals.

Early Life and Education

Elinor Proby Adams was born in Sudbury, a town in Suffolk, England. Her parents were Clara Elizabeth and Henry George Adams. Her father was a chemist. Because of his work, her family moved to Bedford. Elinor went to school there.

Elinor was a very successful student at the Slade School of Art in London. This was a famous art school. In 1908, she won a special prize for painting people. She also received a scholarship from the Slade School. Another scholarship, worth £100, came from the British Institution. This money helped her continue her art studies.

After finishing art school, Elinor lived in Sevenoaks, Kent, for many years. Later, she moved to Surrey.

Artistic Career and Exhibitions

Elinor Proby Adams was a busy artist. Between 1917 and 1941, she often showed her artwork in London. She exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts, which is a very important art institution. She also showed her work with the New English Art Club and the London Portrait Society. Her paintings were also displayed at the Goupil Gallery.

From 1908 to 1941, Elinor regularly exhibited with the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours. She was also a member of the Society of Graphic Artists.

What She Painted

Elinor mainly created oil paintings. She loved to paint animals, beautiful landscapes, and colorful flowers. She also painted many portraits of people.

Besides painting, Elinor illustrated several books. This means she drew pictures for them. She also painted murals, which are large paintings directly on walls.

Elinor was also interested in teaching others about art. She gave lectures on different craft techniques. She even worked as an art critic, writing reviews for a magazine called Home and Abroad.

Today, one of her paintings is kept in the British Museum. It shows a street scene in London.