Eva Ethel Benson b. 2 February 1891

Also known as Eva Benson
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Eva Ethel 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. The advent of the Depression is thought to have played a
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Name
Eva Ethel Benson
Also known as Eva Benson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
2 February 1891
Birth place
Park Terrace, Gawler, SA, Park Terrace, Gilbert Town (Gawler), SA
Birth note
Gilbert Town
Death date
1949
Active Period
  • c.1906 - c.1927
Residence
  • c.1920 - c.1927 Sydney, NSW
  • 1915 - 1920 England, UK
  • 1906 - 1915 Perth, WA
  • 1891 - 1906 Gawler, SA
Training
  • 1915 - 1920 City and Guilds of London Institute, London, England, UK
  • 1915 Regent Street Polytechnic, London, England, UK
  • 1906 - 1908 Perth Technical College, Perth, WA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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