Isobel Lilian Gloag facts for kids
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Isobel Lilian Gloag
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| Born | 1 August 1865 London
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| Died | 5 January 1917 (aged 51) London
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| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting |
Isobel Lilian Gloag (born 1865, died 1917) was a talented English artist. She lived during the Victorian era. Isobel was known for her beautiful paintings. She used both oil and watercolour paints. She also designed posters and amazing stained-glass windows.
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Life and Art of Isobel Gloag
Early Life and Art Education
Isobel Gloag was born in London, England. Her parents were from Scotland, specifically a place called Perthshire. She started learning art at the St. John's Wood Art School. Later, she went to another famous art school, the Slade School of Fine Art.
Isobel often had health problems. Because of this, she couldn't always study art in a regular way. She took private lessons from an artist named M.W. Ridley. She also worked at the South Kensington Museum. After that, she studied more in Paris, France, with Raphaël Collin.
Becoming a Professional Artist
After her studies, Isobel Gloag returned to London. Her artwork was soon accepted by the Royal Academy of Arts. This was a big achievement for an artist. She showed 19 of her works there over time.
Isobel became a member of important art groups. She joined the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. She was also part of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours. These groups recognized her skill in both oil and watercolour painting.
Art Style and Inspiration
Isobel Gloag's early paintings were inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites. This was a group of artists who liked detailed, colorful, and often magical scenes. Later, her art became more modern. Her work is seen as an example of Aestheticism. This art movement focused on beauty and art for art's sake.
Isobel also created designs for stained-glass windows. She worked with a famous stained-glass artist named Mary Lowndes.
Later Life and Legacy
Isobel Gloag suffered from health issues throughout her life. She passed away in London on January 5, 1917. She was 51 years old. After she died, her artwork was shown in a special exhibition. This exhibition took place at the Grafton Galleries in London.
