May Louise Greville Cooksey facts for kids

May Louise Greville Cooksey (born January 10, 1878 – died 1943) was a talented British artist. She painted many different things. Her art included religious scenes, people, and beautiful landscapes. She painted in a special way called the Pre-Raphaelite style. This style focused on bright colors and lots of detail. It was inspired by art from before the famous artist Raphael.

About May Cooksey's Life

May Cooksey was born in Birmingham, England. She loved art from a young age. She studied at two art schools first. These were the Leamington School of Art and the Liverpool School of Art.

Her Art Education

After her early studies, May went to London. She attended the South Kensington School of Art. This was a very important art school. She was very good at her studies there. May even won silver and bronze medals for her amazing artwork.

Travelling and Teaching

May Cooksey won a special scholarship. This allowed her to travel to Italy. Italy is famous for its art history. She learned a lot from seeing the art there. When she came back to London, she started teaching. She taught at the South Kensington School of Art. This was the same school where she had won her medals.

Exhibitions and Later Life

May Cooksey showed her paintings often. She regularly exhibited her work at the Royal Academy. This is a very famous art institution in London. Later in her life, she lived in Freshfield in Lancashire. She also became a member of the Liverpool Academy of Arts. This showed she was a respected artist in the art community.