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Clare Leighton

Clare Leighton (1898–1989) was a British artist, illustrator and writer.

Also recorded as Clare Veronica Hope Leighton; Clare Ellaline Hope Leighton; Clare Marie Veronica Leighton; Claire Leighton; Clare Veronica Leighton.

Clare Leighton in brief

Born
1898
Died
1989
Known for
artist, illustrator and writer
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1898, died at Woodbury in 1989.

In detail

Clare Leighton studied at Slade School of Fine Art and Central School of Art and Design. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Duke University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Work by Clare Leighton is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Minneapolis Institute of Art and National Gallery of Canada.

Distinctions recorded are Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Clare Leighton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5126195: Clare Leighton

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