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Eileen Mayo

Eileen Mayo (1906–1994) was a New Zealand painter, postage stamp designer and printmaker.

Also recorded as Eileen Rosemary Mayo; Dame Eileen Mayo; Eileen Rosemary Gainsborough; Eileen Gainsborough.

Eileen Mayo in brief

Born
1906
Died
1994
Known for
painter, postage stamp designer, printmaker and illustrator
Place of birth
Norwich
Contents

Overview

Born at Norwich in 1906, died in 1994.

In detail

Eileen Mayo studied at Slade School of Fine Art, Central School of Art and Design and Clifton High School.

The authority associates the name with contemporary art.

Employment is recorded with Saint Martin's School of Art and University of Canterbury.

Work by Eileen Mayo is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, National Gallery of Canada and Christchurch Art Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Eileen Mayo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5349408: Eileen Mayo

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