Dame Laura Knight
English artist and war painter
Born
August 4th, 1877
147 years ago
Died
1970
55 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1877, an English artist gained recognition for her paintings depicting the lives of performers, including those in the circus and ballet. Knight created notable war art during World War II, reflecting the experiences of soldiers and the home front. A member of the Royal Academy, she became the first woman to be elected as a full member in 1936. Her works often captured themes of women at work, particularly in the arts. Knight exhibited widely, and her contributions to British art have been significant.
First woman elected as a full Royal Academician
War art for the Imperial War Museum
Depictions of circus performers and dancers
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