Eileen McGrath b. 1907

Also known as Eileen Frost
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Sculptor)
McGrath was awarded the first Art Diploma (Sculpture Honours), at East Sydney Technical College. She studied under Raynor Hoff, and left Australia in 1933, studying and teaching in England and Europe before finally settling in Washington with her husband.
Tags: sculptor, draughtsperson, Illustrator, printmaker, educator
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Name
Eileen McGrath
Also known as Eileen Frost
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022) -
Tags:
sculptor
draughtsperson
Illustrator
printmaker
educator
Birth date
1907
Birth place
Parramatta, NSW
Residence
  • c.1941 - Washington DC, USA
  • 1934 - 1935 Europe
  • 1933 - 1934 London, England, UK
Training
  • 1923 - 1930 East Sydney Technical College, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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References [<ExternalResource: Ambrus, Caroline (1984), 'The Ladies' Picture Show', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Rayner Hoff, G. (1931), 'The Work of Eileen McGrath', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Moore, William (1934), 'The Story of Australian Art', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Scarlett, Ken (1980), 'Australian Sculptors', West Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Edwards, Deborah (1990), 'Rayner Hoff and His School', University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW (M.Phil. thesis).>, <ExternalResource: Ely, Bonita and Havens, Anna (c.1978), 'Profile of Australian Women Sculptors 1860-1960', Women's Art Register project, Melbourne, Victoria (typescript, n.d.).>, <ExternalResource: Donal O'Donovan. "Gods Architect. A Life of Raymond McGrath." Kilbride books, 1995. [extensive section on the McGrath family with photographs]>] [<ExternalResource: Ambrus, Caroline (1984), 'The Ladies' Picture Show', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Rayner Hoff, G. (1931), 'The Work of Eileen McGrath', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Moore, William (1934), 'The Story of Australian Art', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Scarlett, Ken (1980), 'Australian Sculptors', West Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Edwards, Deborah (1990), 'Rayner Hoff and His School', University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW (M.Phil. thesis).>, <ExternalResource: Ely, Bonita and Havens, Anna (c.1978), 'Profile of Australian Women Sculptors 1860-1960', Women's Art Register project, Melbourne, Victoria (typescript, n.d.).>]