Mary Dobson facts for kids
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Mary Dobson
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| Born | 1912 London, England
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| Nationality | British |
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| Known for | Painting, stained glass design |
Mary Dobson was a talented British artist born in 1912. She started her career as a painter and illustrator. Later, she became well-known for creating beautiful stained glass and mosaic artworks.
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About Mary Dobson
Mary Dobson was born in London, England. She loved art from a young age. She studied at several art schools to learn and improve her skills.
Her Art Education
Mary attended the Bournemouth Municipal School of Art from 1930 to 1934. After that, she studied in London at the Chelsea Polytechnic in 1936 and 1937. She also spent a year at the Central School of Arts and Crafts. Even while she was still a student, Mary began working as a freelance illustrator. This means she drew pictures for different clients and publications.
Working During Wartime
During World War II, Mary Dobson joined the Women's Royal Naval Service. This was a special group where women helped the Royal Navy. After the war ended in 1947, she returned to her art. She started creating illustrations again for many different publications.
Illustrations and Exhibitions
Mary's illustrations appeared in popular magazines like The Strand Magazine and Nursery World. Her drawings were also featured in newspapers such as the Daily Mail and Daily Herald.
In 1953, Mary Dobson had her very first solo art show. This meant her paintings were displayed all by themselves! She also showed her work at famous places like the Royal Academy in London. She exhibited with other art groups too, like the New English Art Club and the Society of Women Artists. She even served on the board of the Society of Women Artists.
Stained Glass and Mosaics
Later in her career, Mary Dobson became an expert in stained glass and mosaic art. Stained glass uses colorful pieces of glass to create pictures, often seen in church windows. Mosaics are pictures made from small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials.
In 1957 and 1958, she designed and created painted and stained glass windows for the Hastings Fishermen's Museum. This museum is located in an old church, making her work a perfect fit. Besides living in London, Mary also lived for some time in a place called Shipbourne in Kent.
