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Margaret Gere
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| Born | August 23, 1878 Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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| Died | 1965 (aged 86–87) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Birmingham School of Art, Slade School of Art |
| Known for | Painting |
Margaret Gere (born August 23, 1878 – died 1965) was a talented British artist. She was born in Leamington Spa, a town in the United Kingdom.
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Margaret Gere: An Artist's Life
Margaret Gere began her art journey in the 1890s. She studied at the Birmingham School of Art. Her brother, Charles March Gere, who was also a painter, taught her there. Later, they often traveled together on painting trips.
Her Artistic Education
In 1900, Margaret went to Florence, Italy. There, she studied Italian painting. This helped her learn more about art history. In 1905, she joined the Slade School of Art. This was a famous art school in London. While there, she became friends with important people. These included the writer Virginia Woolf and the artist Ethel Walker.
Showing Her Art
Margaret Gere showed her paintings in many places. She exhibited her work at the New English Art Club. She also had her own shows. These were called solo exhibitions. One was at the Cotswold Gallery in 1922. Another was at the Beaux Arts Gallery in 1929. Years later, in 1984, a special show of her art was held. This was at the Cheltenham Art Gallery. It was a retrospective, which means it looked back at her entire career.
Well-Known Paintings
Margaret Gere created many interesting artworks. Some of her famous paintings include:
- Noah's Ark
- The Garden of the Slothful
- What's for Pudding Today?
These paintings show her unique style and imagination.
