Jessie Lipscomb facts for kids

Jessie Lipscomb, later known as Jessie Elborne, was an English sculptor. She was born on June 13, 1861, and passed away on January 12, 1952. Jessie was known for creating sculptures of human figures. She worked in Paris in the late 1800s. There, she shared a studio with the famous French sculptor Camille Claudel. They also worked with two other artists from the Royal College of Art, Amy Singer and Emily Fawcett.

Early Life and Art School

Jessie Lipscomb was born in Grantham, England, in 1861. She was the only child of Sidney Lipscomb and Harriet Arnold. In 1875, her family moved to Peterborough.

Jessie went to the Royal College of Art. At that time, it was called the National Art Training School. She was a very good student and won two important awards. She received the Queen's Prize in 1882. The next year, in 1883, she won a national silver medal.

Studying Art in Paris

Jessie's teachers, Alphonse Legros and Édouard Lantéri, encouraged her to study more. They suggested she go to Paris, France. Paris was a great place for women artists to learn and grow.

Two other students from her art school, Amy Singer and Emily Fawcett, were already in Paris. They were sharing a studio with a young French sculptor named Camille Claudel. In January 1884, Camille's mother invited Jessie to stay with their family. This made it easier for Jessie to study in Paris.

In 1885, Jessie Lipscomb and Camille Claudel made history. They were the first women to join the workshop of the famous sculptor Auguste Rodin. Rodin's workshop had only men before this. Jessie and Camille helped Rodin sculpt parts of a big artwork called The Burghers of Calais. Jessie was very skilled at sculpting fabric and clothing in her art.

Friendship and Later Life

In the summer of 1886, Jessie and Camille spent several months in Peterborough, England. They stayed with Jessie's family. During this time, Jessie showed her artwork, a clay sculpture called Day Dreams, in art shows.

After their summer in England, both artists went back to Paris. They continued to work with Rodin for a while. Later, their paths went in different directions.

Jessie Lipscomb visited Camille Claudel in 1929. At that time, Camille was living in a special care facility. Jessie's husband took a photo during this visit. It is one of the last known pictures of Camille Claudel.

Jessie's Sculptures

From 1885 to 1887, Jessie Lipscomb showed her art every year. She exhibited her sculptures at the Royal Academy of Arts. She also showed them at the Nottingham Castle Museum.

Some of her notable works include a clay piece called Sans Souci. She also created a plaster portrait of her friend Camille Claudel. In 1887, she showed a sculpture of an Italian model named Giganti.

Personal Life

Jessie Lipscomb married William Elborne on December 26, 1887. They made their home in Manchester, England. Jessie and William had four children together. They both passed away in 1952, within eight days of each other.

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