Eleanor Greatorex
| Eleanor Greatorex | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Elizabeth Eleanor Greatorex[1] 1854[1] New York, New York, United States[1] |
| Died | 1917 (aged 62–63)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | National Academy of Design |
| Known for |
Floral art Figurative painting |
Eleanor Greatorex (1854-1917) was an American painter and illustrator.
Early life
Eleanor Greatorex was born in 1854 in New York City. Her mother was Eliza Pratt Greatorex and her sister, Kathleen Greatorex.[1]
Mid-life and career
She painted primarily flowers and figurative works.[1] Greatorex attended the National Academy of Design from 1869 until 1870.[2] She was a member of the New York Etching Club.[1] She studied under Carolus-Duran and Jean-Jacques Henner, while in Paris in 1879.[2]
She became sick while working in Algiers in 1881. She returned to New York. After she became well, she traveled again, often with her sister. She had a studio with her mother and sister in New York.[2]
Notable collections
- "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly", 1890-97, oil on wood; Smithsonian American Art Museum[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Eleanor Greatorex". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Eleanor Greatorex". askART. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
External links
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