Louisa Starr facts for kids
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Louisa Starr Canziani
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Louisa Starr c. 1900
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Louisa Starr
1845 London, United Kingdom
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| Died | 25 May 1909 (aged 63–64) 25 May 1909 London, United Kingdom
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | Royal Academy |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse(s) | Enrico Canziani |
Louisa Starr, later known as Louisa Canziani (1845–1909), was a talented British painter. She was known for her detailed and expressive artworks.
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About Louisa Starr
Louisa Starr was born in London, England, in 1845. She grew up in the city and showed an early interest in art. She lived near Russell Square and spent time at the British Museum. There, she worked as a copyist, carefully drawing copies of famous artworks. This helped her practice her skills.
Her Art Education
Louisa studied at the Royal Academy of Arts, a very famous art school. She was a dedicated student. In 1866, she showed her first painting at the Royal Academy. By 1876, she had displayed 17 different paintings there.
A Groundbreaking Achievement
In 1867, Louisa Starr won a gold medal at the Royal Academy. This award was for "history painting," which means creating large paintings about important historical events or stories. She was the very first woman to win this prestigious gold medal. This was a huge accomplishment for women artists at the time. Another woman, Jessie Macgregor, won a gold medal in 1871. However, it took many more years for another woman to win one, not until 1909.
Family Life and Later Work
Louisa Starr married Enrico Canziani. After her marriage, she started signing her paintings with her new name, Louisa Canziani. Her daughter, Estella Canziani, also became a well-known artist.
Louisa's work gained international attention. She displayed her art at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Her painting was shown in the Palace of Fine Arts.
In 1905, her painting Sintram and his mother was featured in a famous book. The book was called Women Painters of the World. This showed how important her art was considered.
Her Final Years
Louisa Starr Canziani passed away in London on May 25, 1909. She was buried in the Starr family grave. This grave is located in Highgate Cemetery, a historic burial ground in London.
Gallery
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Cold Spring - The Alien, 1906, Aberdeen Art Gallery
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Sintram and his Mother, from a story by De la Motte Fouqué
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Grave of Louisa Starr in Highgate Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Louisa Starr para niños
