Ethel Jackson Morris facts for kids
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Ethel Jackson Morris
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| Born | 1891 Victoria
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| Died | 1985 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Illustrator |
Ethel Jackson Morris (1891–1985) was a talented Australian illustrator. An illustrator is an artist who creates pictures for books, magazines, or other texts. Ethel was especially known for her beautiful drawings in children's books. She started her career very young and became a respected artist in Australia.
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Her Early Life and Art
Ethel Jackson Morris was born in 1891 in Victoria, Australia. Her father, James Jackson Morris, was a successful businessman. Her family was quite wealthy and owned several properties. They even had a successful farm with Jersey cattle called Clarendon Eyre.
Ethel had at least two brothers. Both of them fought in the First World War and safely returned home. After the war, they worked in the family business.
With her family's support, Ethel went to a famous art school. She studied at the National Gallery School Art School in Melbourne. She attended this school from 1910 until 1920, learning many art techniques.
During her time at art school, Ethel began to show her work. She illustrated different projects and exhibited her art with the Victorian Artists' Society. This was a group where artists could show their paintings and drawings. She worked alongside other well-known artists like Harold Gaze and Ethel Spowers.
Books and Exhibitions
Ethel Jackson Morris was very young when she published her first book. She was just 17 years old in 1909 when her first children's book came out!
In 1915, she contributed her artwork to a special book. This book was about Australian art and literature. It was put together by Dame Nellie Melba, a very famous Australian singer.
Her second book was released in 1921. It was well-liked by art critics and the public. In the same year, Ethel also had her own art show. This solo exhibition was held at the Fine Art Society's Gallery. It was a big step for her career.
Travel and Later Life
In 1922, Ethel Jackson Morris traveled to Europe. She continued her art studies at the Royal Academy of Art. This is a very famous art school in London, England. She also visited Paris, France, which is known as a center for art.
It is thought that she met her future husband during her travels in Europe. Ethel returned to Australia in 1923. She settled in Sydney and in 1930, she married Captain John Overton. After her marriage, not much more is known about her life as an artist.
