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Saturday, February 10, 2024

Grace Henry

Art Appreciation 

Grace Henry, born on February 10, 1868, near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, gained renown as a Scottish artist celebrated for her enchanting portrayals of the Scottish landscape. Raised in a home environment, she spent part of her youth at the family residence in London. In 1895, Henry embarked on an artistic career, first attending the Blanc-Guerrins Academy in Brussels and later pursuing studies at the Delacurze Academy in Paris.

During her time in Paris, she met Irish artist Paul Henry, whom she married shortly thereafter. The couple relocated to Achill Island, Ireland, in 1910, where they became pivotal figures in the formation of the Society of Dublin Painters—an avenue for emerging Irish artists. However, Grace's personal life took a turn, leading to a legal separation from Paul in 1930 due to a romantic involvement with Stephen Gwynn, an Irish journalist and politician.

Grace Henry's artistic journey continued to evolve as she explored new horizons during travels to France and Italy with Gwynn. Studying under cubist artist André Lhote, she delved into various styles, ranging from fauvism to expressionism. Her works found regular exhibition spaces at esteemed venues such as the Royal Hibernian Academy, as well as the Waddington and Dawson galleries in Dublin.


Achill Village (c. 1970s)

The Gypsy Girl (ca 1920s)

Relaxing by the Shore


Sources:

Wikipedia

https://www.whytes.ie/artist/grace-henry/15594/

https://www.thebennettartcollection.com/artists/grace-henry

https://www.morganodriscoll.com/art/grace-henry-relaxing-by-the-shore/83928

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