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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exhibited at
Old Salon
Date
1926
Place
Paris, France
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
New South Wales Society of Artists
Date
1922
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1920
Place
Gayfield Shaw Studios, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Royal Glasgow Institute Exhibition
Date
1918
Place
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Royal West of England Academy Exhibition
Date
1918
Place
Bristol, England, UK
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
British and Colonial Artists Exhibition
Date
1918
Place
London, England
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Royal Academy
Date
1915
Place
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, England, UK
Description

ALSO: 1917, 1918

Type
Exhibition

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Related collections
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Related recognitions
  • 1915: Awarded a scholarship to study at the Regent Street Polytechnic in London, England (received)
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  • British and Colonial Artists Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy (exhibited at)