Helen Sophia O'Hara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Helen Sophia O'Hara
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| Born | 1846 |
| Died | 1920 (aged 73/74) County Waterford, Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | botanical and landscape painting |
Helen Sophia O'Hara (born 1846, died 1920) was an Irish artist. She was famous for her beautiful paintings made with watercolours.
Her Life Story
Helen Sophia O'Hara was born in a place called The Castle in Portstewart, County Londonderry, Ireland. This was in 1846. Her father was Reverend James D. O'Hara. Her brother, H.S. O'Hara, became a Bishop.
Helen lived with her good friend and fellow artist, Fanny Currey. They lived together in Lismore from 1898 to 1919. It's thought that Helen didn't go to art school. She learned to paint all by herself! She passed away in Waterford in 1920.
Her Amazing Art
Helen O'Hara loved to paint with watercolours. Her favourite things to paint were landscapes (pictures of nature), seascapes (pictures of the ocean), and flowers.
She showed her art at many exhibitions. From 1881 to 1894, her paintings were displayed at the Royal Hibernian Academy. She was also a member of the Belfast Art Society (BAS). Even after she retired in 1895, she was chosen as vice-president in 1896.
While living with Fanny Currey, Helen helped illustrate some of Fanny's children's books. Her artwork was also shown at places like the Society of Women Artists and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. She exhibited over 100 paintings, mostly landscapes and seascapes, with the Water Colour Society of Ireland. This was between 1892 and 1913.
In 1904, Helen O'Hara became an honorary member of the Belfast Art Society. Other famous artists like Mildred Anne Butler and John Lavery also received this honour. Today, you can see some of her paintings at the Ulster Museum.
See Also
In Spanish: Helen Sophia O'Hara para niños
