Jennie Delahunt facts for kids
Jennie H Delahunt (born in April 1877, died in 1954) was a talented English artist. She was known for creating sculptures and also for teaching art.
Her Life and Art
Jennie Delahunt was born in April 1877. She grew up in Hanley, Staffordshire, England. She was one of six children. Her parents were Jane and Charles Delahunt. Her father worked for the Inland Revenue.
Jennie went to the Manchester School of Art. She was a very good student there. She won many scholarships. She also earned gold and silver medals in art school competitions.
After her studies, Jennie became an art teacher. She first taught at the Lancaster School of Art. There, she was the "modelling mistress." This meant she taught students how to create sculptures. Later, she taught art at the Lancaster Grammar School for Girls.
Even while teaching, Jennie kept making her own sculptures. She often worked with bronze. She created many different types of art. These included busts (sculptures of heads and shoulders), small statues called statuettes, and special plaques for memorials.
Her most famous artwork is a war memorial. It is located in the Westfield War Memorial Village in Lancaster. This memorial was officially shown to the public in August 1926. It is a bronze statue. It stands on a stone base made of limestone. The statue shows one soldier helping a wounded friend. He is offering his friend a drink. This memorial is now a very important listed building. It has a special Grade II* listing.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Jennie Delahunt showed her artwork in many places. She exhibited her sculptures at the Royal Academy in London. This was between the years 1908 and 1919. The Royal Academy is a very famous art institution.
She also showed her art in Liverpool and Manchester. In Manchester, she became an associate member. This was at the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts. This showed that other artists respected her work.
