Esther Pissarro

The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is painting and lithography. Work by Esther Pissarro is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Tate, University of Melbourne, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Royal Academy of Arts.

• Name — Esther Pissarro • Birth Name — Esther Levi Bensusan • Born — 12 August 1870 • Died — 20 November 1951 • Education — Crystal Palace School of Art • Field — Engraving, Printmaking, Design • Movement — Arts and Crafts movement • Illustration — Pastoral scene published by the Eragny Press in London

Pissarro née Bensusan was born on 12 November 1870, the sister of Samuel L. Bensusan. Her parents were Jacob Samuel Levy Bensusan (1846–1917), an ostrich feather merchant, and his wife Miriam Levy Bensusan (1848–1926). She studied at the Crystal Palace School of Art. On 10 August 1892 she married fellow artist Lucien Pissarro (1863–1944) with whom she had one daughter, the artist Orovida Camille Pissarro (1893–1968). In 1894, inspired by William Morris's Kelmscott Press, Esther and Lucien Pissarro established the Eragny Press. The Eragny Press produced books illustrated with colour wood-engravings. Esther assisted with creating the wood engravings from Lucien's designs. Pissarro died on 20 November 1951. Work by Esther and Lucien Pissarro are in the Tate and the Royal Academy of Arts.

Esther Pissarro was recorded at birth as Esther Levi Bensusan. The authorities additionally record the headings Esther Levi Bensusan, Esther Bensusan Pissarro and Esther Bensusan. Her recorded language was English. She married Lucien Pissarro. One child is recorded: Orovida Camille Pissarro.

Esther Pissarro is recorded as artist, wood engraver, illuminator, illustrator and printer.