Bethia Mary Clarke (1867–1959) was a British artist known for her paintings of portraits, landscapes and interior scenes.
Bethia Clarke | |
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| Born | 1867 Blackheath, London, England |
| Died | 1959 (aged 91–92) Kensington, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting |
Biography edit
Clarke was born at Blackheath in London and grew up in Hastings before studying art at Westminster, in Paris and at Etaples.[1][2] Living in London, and sometimes in Eastbourne and often travelling overseas, Clarke painted portraits, landscapes and interior scenes in oils and watercolour and also created pastel drawings.[1][2] Between 1892 and 1953 Clarke was a prolific contributor to group exhibitions.[1] She was a regular exhibitor at both the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists in London and with the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.[1] She received an honourable mention for an exhibit at the Paris Salon.[3] Clarke showed some 48 works with the Society of Women Artists and was elected a full member of the Society in 1950.[1] She was also a member of The Pastel Society and of the Forum Club.[1] Clarke died at Kensington in London in March 1959.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g Sara Gray (2019). British Women Artists. A Biographical Dictionary of 1000 Women Artists in the British Decorative Arts. Dark River. ISBN 978-1-911121-63-3.
- ^ a b David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN 0-953260-95-X.
- ^ Benezit Dictionary of Artists Volume 3 Bulow-Cossin. Paris: Editions Grund. 2006. ISBN 2-7000-3073-7.
External links edit
- 2 artworks by or after Bethia Clarke at the Art UK site