Caroline Sylvia Gabriel

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Caroline Sylvia Gabriel
Born19 August 1912
London, England
Died1977 (aged 6465)
NationalityBritish
Alma mater Slade School of Art
Known forPainting, sculpture

Caroline Sylvia Gabriel (19 August 1912 - 1997) was a British artist and educator who published a number of text books.

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Biography

Gabriel was born in London and attended the North London Collegiate School before studying at the Slade School of Art where she was taught by Randolph Schwabe. [1] Early in her artistic career she mostly painted in oils but later turned to sculpture, carving pieces in both wood and stone. [1] Gabriel taught at Avery Hill College of Education and also conducted evening classes and published educational textbooks. [1] She exhibited at the Royal Academy, with the Royal Society of British Artists and with the Society of Portrait Sculptors. [1] [2] She also exhibited with the New English Art Club and the Women's International Art Club. [2] Brighton Museum & Art Gallery hold examples of her work. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN   0 953260 95 X.
  2. 1 2 Grant M. Waters (1975). Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900–1950. Eastbourne Fine Art.