Miss Eva Ellenor Benson b. 23 March 1875

Also known as Eva Benson
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
Eva Ellenor 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.
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Name
Miss Eva Ellenor Benson (often confused with Eva Ethel Benson)
Also known as Eva Benson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher at Wallaroo, Goolwa, Parkside & Unley S.A. 1897 - 1902
Birth date
23 March 1875
Birth place
Park Terrace, Gawler, SA, Park Terrace, Gilbert Town (Gawler), SA
Birth note
Born 1875 (not 1891) at Gawler, dau of Thomas John Benson & Georgina Lucy (nee Clarke)
Death date
1949
Death note
Died in Sirius Nursing Home Mosman of Parkinson's disease, lived Northwood, privately cremated
Active Period
  • c.1906 - c.1927
Residence
  • c.1920 - c.1927 Sydney, NSW
  • 1915 - 1920 England, UK
  • 1906 - 1915 Perth, WA
  • 1891 - 1906 Gawler, SA
Training
  • 1915 - 1920 City and Guilds of London Institute, London, England, UK
  • 1915 Regent Street Polytechnic, London, England, UK
  • 1906 - 1908 Perth Technical College, Perth, WA
  • Teacher Training College Parkside S.A., - 1896
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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