Miss Eva Ellenor Benson b. 23 March 1875

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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creator of
Cinderella

Relief carving for the entrance of the Ambassador’s Cafe, Sydney, NSW

 
creator of
Psyche
 
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Bacchante
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Persephone
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creator of
Bronze Relief of Dr H.A. Ellis
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creator of
Sir Winthrop Hackett
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Now in State Library of Western Australia; life-size marble bust

 
creator of
Sir John Winthrop Hackett
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marble

marble bust

 
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creator of
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sculpture

 

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Other occupations
  • Teacher at Wallaroo, Goolwa, Parkside & Unley S.A. 1897 - 1902
Trainings
  • 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
  • Teacher Training College Parkside S.A., - 1896
  • 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