Janet Aitken (artist) facts for kids
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Janet Macdonald Aitken
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The Immortals of Glasgow School of Art: At the back: Frances MacDonald
middle row L-R: Margaret Macdonald, Katharine Cameron, Janet Aitken, Agnes Raeburn, Jessie Keppie, John Keppie front row L-R: Herbert McNair, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (circa 1894) |
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| Born | 1873 Glasgow, Scotland
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| Died | 1941 (aged 67–68) Troon, Scotland
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| Nationality | Scottish |
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| Known for | Painting, Decorative arts, Design |
Janet Macdonald Aitken (1873–1941) was a talented Scottish artist. She was known for painting portraits and landscapes. She was also a key figure in a special art movement called the "Glasgow Style."
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Janet Aitken's Life
Janet Aitken was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1873. Her father, Robert Thomson Aitken, was a well-known printer. This background might have sparked her interest in art.
Her Art Education
Janet studied art for many years. From 1887 to 1902, she attended the famous Glasgow School of Art. After that, she traveled to Paris, France, to continue her studies at the Academie Colarossi. This helped her learn new techniques and ideas.
The Immortals and Glasgow Artists
After studying in Paris and spending some time in Spain, Janet returned to Glasgow. She became part of a group of artists who knew Charles Rennie Mackintosh. This group was informally called "The Immortals."
Who Were The Immortals?
"The Immortals" included other talented artists like Agnes Raeburn, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, Jessie Newbery, Ruby Pickering, Katharine Cameron, Jessie Keppie, and Frances McNair. They shared ideas and helped shape the unique "Glasgow Style."
Her Work and Achievements
Janet Aitken was a very active artist. She was a leading member of the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists. This society even awarded her the Lauder Prize twice, in 1928 and 1937. She also worked with metal and was part of the Scottish Guild of Handicraft.
What She Painted
Janet often painted city scenes and old buildings. She used both oil paints and watercolours. Some of her black and white drawings of Glasgow streets were even made into postcards!
Exhibitions and Shows
Janet Aitken showed her art often. She exhibited her work with the Royal Scottish Academy and the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. In the early 1930s, she also showed her portraits with the Aberdeen Arts Society. In 1930, a gallery called the Beaux Arts Gallery held a show of about 40 of her landscape paintings. After she passed away in 1941, the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists held a special exhibition in 1942 to remember her and two other artists, Kate Wylie and Elma Story.
See also
In Spanish: Janet Aitken para niños
