Ellen Gertrude Cohen facts for kids

Ellen Gertrude Cohen was a talented British artist. She was a painter and an illustrator. She was born in 1846, but we don't know when she passed away.

About Ellen Gertrude Cohen

Ellen Gertrude Cohen was born in 1846. She loved art from a young age. She went to famous art schools in London. These included the Slade School of Art and the Royal Academy of London. She also traveled to Paris, France, to learn from well-known artists. She studied with Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant and Jean-Paul Laurens.

Exhibiting Her Art

Ellen showed her artwork in many important exhibitions. These included the Royal Academy and the Royal Institute of Painters. She also displayed her art at the Paris Salon. The Paris Salon was a very famous art show in France.

In 1893, Ellen's art was shown at a huge event. This was the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Her work was displayed in the Palace of Fine Arts. This was a big honor for artists.

Illustrations and Legacy

Besides painting, Ellen Gertrude Cohen was also an illustrator. She created drawings for many British magazines. One well-known magazine she worked for was The Strand Magazine. Her illustrations helped bring stories to life.

Ellen Gertrude Cohen's exact date of death is not known. However, her beautiful paintings and illustrations continue to be remembered.

Images for kids

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  Jewish tailor's workshop 1891

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  Jewish tailor's workshop 1891

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  The Eve of the Sabbath 1891

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  Rabbi teaching Hebrew 1891

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  Russian refugees in the Poor Jews Temporary Shelter, Leman Street 1891

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