Grace Digby facts for kids
Grace Digby was a talented British artist who lived from 1895 to 1964. She was well-known for painting beautiful landscapes and designing unique jewellery.
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Early Life and Education
Grace was born in Scarborough, a town in North Yorkshire, England, in 1895. As a young person, she moved to Brussels, Belgium, to study. She attended the Brussels Academie and Conservatoire, which are schools for art and music. She also learned painting from a famous artist named Blanc Garin.
A Multitalented Artist
Grace Digby was not just a painter; she had many artistic talents!
- She designed unique pieces of jewellery.
- She painted landscapes using both oil and watercolour paints.
- She also created posters.
Besides her visual arts, Grace was a very skilled violinist. She even won medals in music competitions held in Brussels and Tournai, Belgium.
Art Exhibitions and Recognition
Grace Digby's artwork was shown in many important places. She exhibited her paintings at the Royal Academy in London, which is a very famous art institution. Her work was also displayed at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and with the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art.
Her art wasn't just popular in the United Kingdom. Grace also had exhibitions in other parts of Europe, the United States, and even Australia! From 1948 to 1964, she regularly showed her art with the Society of Women Artists. She became a full member of this important society in 1961.
Life in Birmingham and Notable Work
Grace Digby lived in Birmingham, England, for most of her adult life. She was an active artist in the city. She exhibited her work with both the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and the Birmingham Art Circle. In 1925, she even had her own special art show in Birmingham.
One of her most famous paintings is called After the Shelling, Louvain 1914. This oil painting is part of the collection at the Imperial War Museum. It shows a scene from World War I.
