Eileen McGrath b. 25 September 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 DC with her husband Albert C. Frost. Authorities (Deborah Edwards) suggest she did not work professionally after 1941.
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
25 September 1907
Birth place
Parramatta, NSW
Death date
1 January 2004
Death place
Maryland, Maryland, USA
Death note
Obituary describes residence as Potomac, Maryland [https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?fhid=2159&n=eileen-dorothy-frost&pid=2326946}
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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