Elizabeth Eleanor Greatorex (1854–1917)[1] was an American painter and illustrator.
Eleanor Greatorex | |
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| Born | 1854 |
| Died | 1917 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | National Academy of Design |
| Known for | Floral art Figurative painting |
Early life edit
Eleanor Greatorex was born in 1854 in New York City.[1] Her mother was Eliza Pratt Greatorex and her sister, Kathleen Honora Greatorex.[1]
Mid-life and career edit
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] She was deaf for most of her life.[3] She is buried on the Moret-sur-Loing cemetery.
Notable collections edit
- "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly", 1890–1897, oil on wood; Smithsonian American Art Museum[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Eleanor Greatorex". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ a b c "Eleanor Greatorex". askART. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ^ Virdi, Jaipreet (2020). Hearing Happiness: Deafness Cures in History.
- ^ "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.