Gertrude Ellen Hayes (1872–1956) was a British artist known for her etchings, watercolour paintings, and repoussee metal work.[1] Her etchings often featured architectural scenes of buildings or streets.[2]

Getrude Ellen Hayes' etching The library with old bookcases, Cheltenham.

Biography

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Hayes was born in London.[3] She attended the Royal College of Art[4] and was later an instructor at the Rugby School. She married artist Alfred Kedington Morgan[4][5] and took the married name Gertrude Ellen Morgan.[6]

Hayes was a Prix de Rome scholar. She became the first woman to ever be elected to the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers.[7]

Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Auckland Art Gallery.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "HAYES Gertrude Ellen 1872-1956 | Artist Biographies". www.artbiogs.co.uk.
  2. ^ Wood, Christopher; Newall, Christopher; Richardson, Margaret (6 February 2008). Victorian Painters: The text. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 9781851491711 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Mackenzie, Ian (30 November 1987). British prints: dictionary and price guide. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 9780902028968 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ a b Harvey-Lee (Firm), Elizabeth (6 July 1995). Mistresses of the graphic arts: famous & forgotten women printmakers c.1550-c.1950 : a new stock catalogue, autumn 1995. Elizabeth Harvey-Lee. ISBN 9780952554417 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Morgan, Alfred Kedington, (23 April 1868–14 April 1928), Art Master at Rugby School and Hon. Curator of the Art Museum". Morgan, Alfred Kedington : Who Was Who - oi. Oxford University Press. 2007. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u200607. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  6. ^ "The Women's Who's who". Shaw Publishing Company. 6 July 1934 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "The Artist". Artist Publishing Corporation. 6 July 1984 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Gertrude Hayes". Auckland Art Gallery.