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Myrta Fisher
Born 1917
Died 1999 (aged 81–82)
Nationality British
Alma mater
  • Huddersfield Art School
  • Slade School of Fine Art
Known for Oil painting

Myrta Fisher (1917–1999) was a British artist. She was famous for her beautiful oil and acrylic paintings. Her artworks often showed her unique style and vision.

Myrta Fisher's Life Story

Myrta Fisher was born in 1917 in Wimbledon, London, England. This area is a well-known part of London. She showed an early interest in art.

Her Art Education

Myrta began her art studies in 1935. She attended the Huddersfield Art School for two years. After that, she moved back to London. From 1937 to 1940, she studied at the famous Slade School of Fine Art. This school is known for training many important artists.

Travel and Teaching

In 1954 and 1955, Myrta Fisher spent a year in Greece. She studied at the British School at Athens. This experience likely influenced her art. When she returned, she started teaching art. She worked both full-time and part-time. This allowed her to continue her own painting career.

Exhibitions and Art Shows

Myrta Fisher's work was shown in many places. She took part in group shows. She also had her own solo exhibitions. She exhibited with groups like the Artists' International Association. She also showed her art with the Eastbourne Group.

Her paintings were displayed in commercial art galleries. In 1971, she had a show at the Ansdell Gallery in London. She also exhibited her art in Rottingdean and Newhaven, East Sussex. Today, you can see some of her artworks. The Towner Gallery in Eastbourne has examples of her paintings.

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