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Hetty Burlingame Beatty
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| Born | November 8, 1907 New Canaan, Connecticut
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| Died | August 20, 1971 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts |
| Known for | Illustration, Sculpture |
| Movement | American modernism |
| Spouse(s) |
Lewis F. Whitney
(m. 1959) |
Hetty Burlingame Beatty (born October 8, 1907 – died August 20, 1971) was a talented American artist. She was known for her amazing sculptures. She also wrote and illustrated many popular children's books.
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About Hetty Burlingame Beatty
Hetty Burlingame Beatty was born in New Canaan, Connecticut. This was in 1907.
Early Life and Training
From 1924 to 1929, Hetty went to the Boston Museum School. There, she trained to become a sculptor. Her main teacher was Frederick W. Allen. Another important teacher, Charles Grafly, visited twice a month. He gave her helpful advice on her sculptures.
Art Exhibitions and Recognition
Hetty's artwork was shown all over the country. She won several awards for her sculptures and drawings. In 1941, the Worcester Art Museum held a special show just for her art.
Her work was also displayed at other famous places. These included the Art Institute of Chicago and the Pennsylvania Academy. She also had shows in New York City.
Becoming an Author and Illustrator
Besides making sculptures, Hetty also started writing and illustrating books. She created many stories for children.
In 1959, she married Lewis F. Whitney. He was also an artist.
Hetty once said that she began as a sculptor. But she slowly started spending more time on writing. She loved it so much that it became her main focus. She also enjoyed illustrating most of her own children's books.
Hetty Burlingame Beatty passed away on August 20, 1971.
Awards and Honors
Hetty Burlingame Beatty received several awards for her artistic talent:
- She won the Mrs. David Hunt Scholarship in Sculpture.
- She earned second prize at an international show. This show featured sculptures of horses in New York.
Books Written and Illustrated
Hetty Burlingame Beatty wrote and illustrated many books for children. Here are some of her popular titles:
- Topsy (1947)
- Little Wild Horse (1949)
- Little Owl Indian (1951)
- Bronto (1952)
- Saint Francis and the Wolf (1953)
- Droopy (1954)
- Thumps (1955)
- Bucking Horse (1957)
- Voyage of the Sea Wind (1959)
- Blitz (1961)
- Moorland Pony (1961)
- Trumper (1963)
- Bryn (1965)
- Rebel, the Reluctant Racehorse (1968)
