Eden Emma Bleazard (1 March 1855 – 13 May 1946) was a visual artist from New Zealand.[1][2] She won three awards from the Auckland Society of Arts in 1887.
Eden Bleazard | |
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| Born | Eden Emma Bleazard 1 March 1855 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 13 May 1946 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Education | Pupil of Alfred Sharpe |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | Tara Tara Mountain, Whangaroa Harbor |
| Awards | Three from Auckland Society of Arts between 1881 and 1897, including design prize (1887) |
Early life edit
Bleazard was born in Auckland, New Zealand and the daughter of Robert Bleazard, a merchant. Her sister, Clara Bleazard was also an artist, and growing up they made several trips to Europe together.[3] Bleazard and her sister were pupils of Alfred Sharpe, whose influence can be seen in Eden's early paintings.[3]
Career edit
A large watercolor made by Bleazard in 1873 of her family house in Mount Eden provided an early indication of her talent as an artist.[3] She exhibited with the Auckland Society of Arts between 1881 and 1897[4] and won three first awards from the society, including a prize for design in 1887.[3] Her works include Tara Tara Mountain, Whangaroa Harbor (1884).[5][6]
References edit
- ^ "Bleazard, Eden Emma". findnzartists.org.nz. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "Clara and Emma Bleazard". Flickr. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Bleazard, Eden Emma 1855–1946". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "Artists exhibited with Auckland Society of Arts". findnzartists.org.nz. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "Tara Tara Mountain, Whangaroa Harbor". Auckland Art Gallery. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "Whangaroa Harbour". Whangaroa, Northland, New Zealand. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
Further reading edit
Artist files for Eden Bleazard are held at:
Also see:
- Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists McGahey, Kate (2000) Gilt Edge
- Nineteenth Century New Zealand Artists: A Guide and Handbook Platts, Una (1980) Avon Fine Prints
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