May Vale b. 18 November 1862

Also known as Amy May Vale
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist
A painter, enameller and art teacher, May Vale was acclaimed for her 'pioneering' work in enamels, which included Australian landscapes and large scale pieces such as vases in Egyptian and Greek styles.
Name
May Vale
Also known as Amy May Vale
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022) -
Birth date
18 November 1862
Birth place
Ballarat, VIC
Death date
1945
Active Period
  • c.1880 - c.1945
Residence
  • 1909 - 1945 VIC
  • 1906 - 1908 London, England, UK
  • 1890 - 1892 Europe
  • 1976 - 1889 Melbourne, VIC
  • 1975 South Kensington, London, England, UK
  • 1862 - 1975 Melbourne, VIC
Training
  • c.1880 National Gallery School, Melbourne, VIC
  • 1906 - 1908 Chelsea Polytechnic, London, England, UK
  • studied with Jules Lefebvre and Robert Fleury, c.1890 - c.1892 Académie Julian, Paris, France
  • c.1890 - c.1892
  • c.1875 South Kensington, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book