Freda Marston facts for kids
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Freda Marston
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| Born | 22 October 1895 Hampstead, England
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| Died | 27 March 1949 (aged 53) Hilterfingen, Switzerland
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| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse(s) | Reginald St Clair Marston |
Freda Marston (1895-1949) was a British painter and printmaker. She was known for her beautiful landscapes and for creating artwork for railway companies.
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About Freda Marston
Freda Marston was born on October 22, 1895. Her birth name was Freda Clulow. She was born in Hampstead, a part of north London, England.
Her Art Education
From 1916 to 1920, Freda studied art. She attended the Regent Street Polytechnic School of Art. There, she learned from famous artists like Harry Watson and Terrick Williams.
Exhibiting Her Work
Freda Marston showed her paintings in many important places. She exhibited at the Royal Academy in London. She also showed her art with the Royal Society of British Artists. Another place she exhibited was the Fine Art Society.
Family Life and Commissions
Freda Marston married another painter, Reginald St Clair Marston. They lived for some time in a place called Robertsbridge in Surrey. Freda was asked to create special artwork for trains. She made "carriage prints" for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. She also created art for British Railways.
Where Her Art Is Today
You can find examples of Freda Marston's work in public art collections. Some of her paintings are kept in Eastbourne and Stoke-on-Trent. Freda Marston passed away on March 27, 1949.
Gallery
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Coastal landscape
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Lastingham
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Mountainous landscape
