Hilda Montalba facts for kids

Boy Unloading a Venetian Market Boat by Hilda Montalba

Hilda Montalba (born December 3, 1845 – died November 24, 1919) was a talented British artist. She was known for both her paintings and her sculptures. Hilda was one of four sisters, and all of them became famous artists. They often showed their artwork together. Hilda especially loved painting scenes of Venice, Italy.

Early Life of Hilda Montalba

Hilda Montalba was born in London, England, on December 3, 1845. Her father, Anthony Rubens Montalba, was also an artist. He was originally from Sweden. Hilda had three sisters: Clara, Ellen, and Henrietta. All four sisters grew up to be artists, just like their father. In 1871, the family lived in Notting Hill, a part of London.

Hilda Montalba's Artistic Journey

Hilda and her sisters became very well-known artists. They often showed their artwork at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. This was a famous art show in London during the 1870s. Hilda enjoyed painting landscapes. She especially loved painting scenes from Venice, Italy. Like her sister Clara, Hilda often painted fishing boats. She also created detailed studies of people living in Venice.

One of her most famous paintings is Boy Unloading a Venetian Market Boat. You can see this painting today at the Graves Art Gallery in Sheffield.

Exhibitions and Collections

Between 1883 and 1890, Hilda Montalba showed many of her works at the Grosvenor Gallery in London. At first, she exhibited sculptures. Later, she showed her paintings of Venice, like Venetian Fog in 1890. She also displayed her art at the Woman's Building during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. This was a very important event for women artists.

Today, three of Hilda Montalba's oil paintings are part of public art collections in the United Kingdom. You can find them at Sheffield Museums and with the National Trust.

See Also

• Clara Montalba
• Ellen Montalba
• Henrietta Montalba