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Miss Eva Ellenor Benson b. 23 March 1875

Also known as Eva Benson
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Eva Ellenor Benson was a talented sculptor who trained in Perth and London where she received regular recognition through awards and commissions. Returning to Australia in 1920, Benson's high profile continued as she redirected her sculptural practice towards major architectural commissions. Despite this, little is known of Benson after 1927.
  • Biographical Data b. 23 March 1875 Gawler, SA
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 7 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 9 works
  • Exhibitions 19 exhibitions
  • Collections 5 collections
  • Recognitions 7 recognitions
  • References 11 references
  • received
    1915: Awarded a scholarship to study at the Regent Street Polytechnic in London, England
    Dates
    1915
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Scholarship - To Study at the Regent Street Polytechnic
    Dates
    1915
    Recognition type
    Award
  • received
    Awarded a bronze medal for her work, Age, in a national competition among art schools of the British Empire.
    Dates
    1914
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description
  • received
    English National Art School Competition
    Dates
    1914
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    Winner – Bronze Medal

  • received
    Lady Hackett Prize for Drawing from the Antique, 1907?
    Dates
    1907
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Awarded by the WA Society of Arts 1907?

  • received
    Lady Hackett Prize for drawing from the antique; West Australian Society of Arts, Perth, WA
    Dates
    c.1 January 1907
    Recognition type
    Award
    Note

    Winner

  • received
    Scholarship to study art under James Linton at the Perth Technical College
    Dates
    1906
    Recognition type
    Award
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Updated Jan. 8, 2025
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