Mabel Pye facts for kids
Mabel Pye was an Australian artist known for her beautiful paintings and prints. She was born on April 9, 1894, and passed away on March 4, 1982.
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Mabel Pye
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| Born | 9 April 1894 |
| Died | 4 March 1982 (aged 87) Canterbury, Victoria
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| Education | National Gallery School |
| Known for | Painting, Printmaking |
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Mabel Pye's Early Life and Art Training
Mabel Pye was born in Box Hill, Australia, in 1894. Her parents were Alice Eleanor Noar and William Edward Pye. Mabel had a younger sister named Hazel, who also became an artist. Their father even built a special art studio for them at their home in Surrey Hills.
Mabel's family enjoyed being part of a local theatre group called 'The Benwerrin Players'. When she was 19, Mabel had an adventure when she needed to be rescued while swimming at Moon Bay.
Mabel studied art at the famous National Gallery School. She learned drawing from 1912 to 1915. Then, she focused on painting from 1915 to 1919. Some of her teachers included Adelaide Perry and Bernard Hall.
Mabel Pye's Art Career
Mabel Pye created many different types of art. She often used watercolors and a printing method called linocuts. Her art included:
- Landscapes (pictures of nature)
- Still-lifes (pictures of objects)
- Portraits (pictures of people)
Her artworks were known for their bright colors and strong lines.
Mabel was an active member of several art groups. She belonged to the Victorian Artists Society for many years. She was also part of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. She even helped lead this group alongside other famous artists like Esther Paterson and Ola Cohn.
Besides showing her art, Mabel also spoke up for things she cared about. She once protested to the Lord Mayor about trees being cut down on Alexandra Avenue.
Ballet and Landscapes in Her Art
Mabel Pye was especially famous for her paintings of ballet scenes. Russian student dancers would visit art shows as part of their training. Mabel would paint what she remembered from seeing the Ballet Rambert perform. She was also a member of the Australian Ballet Society.
She also loved painting landscapes. Her works often showed the beautiful, misty views of the Blue Dandenongs.
Where to See Her Art
Mabel Pye's artworks are kept in important collections. You can find her pieces at:
Later Life and Passing
In her later years, Mabel Pye lived in the towns of Montrose and Olinda. She passed away in 1982 in Canterbury, Victoria.
