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About Ethel Léontine Gabain

1883–1950

French-Scottish lithographer and portraitist who co-founded the Senefelder Club and competed in the 1948[1] Olympic fine art competitions.

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Ethel Léontine Gabain's works are held in 11 museums worldwide, including Musea Brugge, Manchester Art Gallery, and Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.

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🇧🇪 Belgium

1 museum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 museums

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Ethel Léontine Gabain?
    Ethel Léontine Gabain was a British printmaker, painter, and lithographer who competed in the 1948[1] London Olympics fine art event. She was a founding member of the Senefelder Club and illustrated literary works such as Jane Eyre and The Warden.
  • What was Ethel Léontine Gabain's art style?
    Her lithographs are noted for their tender, psychological quality that particularly suits portraiture. She also worked in oil paint, creating portraits of stage actresses.
  • What is Ethel Léontine Gabain known for?
    Gabain is known for her lithographs, which allowed her to support herself through print sales, a rarity for artists of her time. She is also known for her portraits, including those of stage actresses and her work documenting women's roles during the Second World War.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Ethel Léontine Gabain's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Ethel Léontine Gabain Used for: biography.
  2. [2] book Massey, Anne,Seago, Alex, Pop Art and Design Used for: biography.
  3. [3] book Martin Gascoigne, Rosalie Gascoigne: A Catalogue Raisonné Used for: biography.

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