Kathleen E. Figgis (1871 – 21 November 1960) was a British artist,[1] known for still life and portrait painting.[2][3]

Life edit

Kathleen Elizabeth Figgis was born in Tulse Hill.[4] She exhibited at the Royal Academy in London from 1904 through 1960.[2]

Figgis was an assistant and friend to well known Arts and Crafts artist Jessie Bayes,[5] and worked with a number of artists of the period.[6] An illuminated manuscript of the poem "A Lovely City in a Lovely Land" by Bayes belonged to Figgis.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Kathleen Elizabeth Figgis". Mutual Art.
  2. ^ a b "Kathleen Elizabeth Figgis - Biography". www.askart.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  3. ^ "Kathleen E. Figgis - "Lady at Piano, " Kathleen Figgis, Figurative Woman Playing Instrument". 1stDibs.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  4. ^ "FIGGIS Kathleen Elizabeth 1871-1960 | Artist Biographies". www.artbiogs.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  5. ^ a b Callen, Anthea (1979). Women artists of the arts and crafts movement, 1870-1914. Internet Archive. New York : Pantheon Books. ISBN 978-0-394-50667-8.
  6. ^ "Stuttig, Frederick (1891-1930) | BIFMO". bifmo.furniturehistorysociety.org. Retrieved 2024-03-20.