Gladys Kathleen Bell facts for kids

Gladys Kathleen Bell, born Farrar, was a talented British artist. She lived from 1882 to 1965. Gladys was especially known for her amazing miniature paintings.

Meet Gladys Bell, the Miniature Artist

Gladys Bell learned art at the Cope and Nichols' School of Art. This school was in Kensington, London. She became a very skilled painter.

Gladys loved to show her artwork. She displayed her paintings at the famous Royal Academy in London. She showed her work there about 28 times! Most of her pieces were tiny miniatures and portraits. She also exhibited at the Paris Salon in France. Other places included the Liverpool Academy of Arts.

She was also part of a special group. This group was called the Royal Society of Miniature Painters (RMS). Gladys became a full member of the RMS in 1927. This was a big achievement for her.

One of Gladys's miniature paintings is very special. It was made for Queen Mary's Dolls' House. This tiny house is a famous toy house. The painting is now part of the Royal Collection. This means it belongs to the British Royal Family's art collection.

Gladys was married to Reginald Bell. He was an artist too, working with stained glass. They lived in Hampstead, London, for a while. Later, they moved to Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire. Their son, Michael Charles Farrar Bell, also grew up to be an artist.