The Casella Sisters

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Ella Casella
Born
Bertha Gabriella Casella

3 January 1858
Died3 September 1946
London
Academic background
Alma mater Slade School of Art
Nelia Casella
Born
Louisa Cornelia Casella

23 July 1859
London
Died29 April 1950
London
Academic background
Alma mater Slade School of Art

Ella and Nelia Casella (1858-1946 and 1859-1950) were British artists, sculptors, and medalists, known for their collaborative work. Both sisters worked frequently in wax, creating portraits which are now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. They worked together on a variety of illustrations and medal commissions. [1] [2]

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Career

Ella (3 January 1858 – 3 September 1946) and Nelia Casella (23 July 1859 – 29 April 1950) studied at the Slade School of Art under the tutelage of Alphonse Legros. [3]

Commissions to the sisters were usually answered in correspondence by 'Miss Casella' and so it is difficult to know which sister was the correspondent. [4]

Jackson-Gwilt Medal

In 1895, the Casella sisters were commissioned by the Royal Astronomical Society to create the medal for the Jackson-Gwilt Prize in Astronomy. [4]

Artwork

Ella Casella

Nelia Casella

Joint work by the Casella sisters

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