Ida Waugh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ida Waugh
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| Born | October 24, 1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Died | January 25, 1919 (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Académie Julian, Académie Delécluse, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| Known for | Illustration |
| Partner(s) | Amy Ella Blanchard |
Ida Waugh (born October 24, 1846 – died January 25, 1919) was an American artist. She was famous for illustrating books for children. Ida Waugh often worked closely with her good friend and writer, Amy Ella Blanchard.
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Early Life and Education
Ida Waugh was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her birthday was October 24, 1846. Her father, Samuel Waugh, was also a painter. Ida was the half-sister of another artist, Frederick Judd Waugh. Her stepmother, Mary Eliza Young Waugh, painted tiny portraits.
Ida studied art in Paris, France. She attended the Académie Julian and the Académie Delécluse. She learned from famous teachers like Georges Callot. In 1868, she joined the first "Ladies Life Class" at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Other talented women like Emily Sartain were in her class.
Ida Waugh's Artistic Career
Ida Waugh became well-known for her illustrations. She drew pictures for many children's books. She often worked with her friend, Amy Ella Blanchard. Amy wrote the stories, and Ida brought them to life with her drawings. Ida also published some books on her own.
Besides illustrating, Ida Waugh was an award-winning painter. In 1869, she showed two of her paintings at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. One was called "The Bargain."
Two of her paintings are in the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia. These include a self-portrait and "Little Cosette" (painted in 1870). These artworks were part of a special exhibition in 2014. It featured works by many talented women artists.
Ida Waugh also painted portraits. She created a portrait of Florence Sellers Coxe Paul in the 1880s. Her most famous painting is Hagar and Ishmael. This painting was shown at the French Salon in 1888. Later, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts bought it.
In 1890, she published a book called Ideal Heads. It had 21 pages of black-and-white drawings. This book included the very first illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith. In 1893, Ida Waugh showed her art at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Her paintings "Pierrot" and "Two Babies" were displayed.
In 1895, a newspaper article featured Ida Waugh. It talked about her cozy art studio. The article mentioned that her studio walls were covered with sketches. It said she was especially good at painting portraits. In 1896, her studio was damaged by water. A fire next door caused the damage.
Ida Waugh won a prize for her portrait of Dr. Paul J. Sartain in 1896. She showed her art in many cities. These included Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York. Her illustrations from When Mother Was a Little Girl were even made into postcards. She worked for McLoughlin Brothers, a publishing company in New York.
Later Life and Friendship
Ida Waugh shared a close friendship with Amy Ella Blanchard. Amy was a writer of children's books. They met when Amy was hired to teach Ida's younger brother, Frederick. They remained close friends throughout their lives.
Ida and Amy owned summer homes next to each other. Their cottages were on Bailey Island (Maine). They helped start a summer chapel there for their church. The chapel was finished in 1916.
Ida Waugh passed away on January 25, 1919. She died at her home in New York City. She is buried next to her father in The Woodlands in Philadelphia.
Selected Works by Ida Waugh
Ida Waugh illustrated many books. Here are some examples of her work:
- Alphabet Book: For Little Ones Who, If They Look, Will Find their Letters in This Book (1888), with poems by Amy Ella Blanchard
- Becky Longnose and other stories (1882)
- Bless it (1890), by Amy Ella Blanchard
- Bonny Bairns (1891), with poems by Amy Ella Blanchard
- Little chicks and baby tricks (around 1885)
- My own dolly (1883), by Amy Ella Blanchard
- Tell me a story (1888), by Amy Ella Blanchard
- Wee babies (1883), with poems by Amy Ella Blanchard
