Mary Jewels
Mary Jewels (5 February 1886–1977) was a British painter, born in Newlyn in Cornwall. Jewels never had any formal training and painted in a naïve style, mainly landscapes, portraits, fishing and harbour scenes in oil. She was a friend of artist Dod Procter, and her sister Cordelia was married to the sculptor Frank Dobson.
Mary Jewels
- Name
- Mary Jewels
- Born
- 5 February 1886
- Birthplace
- Newlyn, United Kingdom
- Died
- 1977
- Field
- Painting
- Movement
- Naïve art
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- painter
- Languages
- English
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She was widowed by 1918 and was encouraged to paint by Cedric Morris. She gained national attention after Augustus John convinced her to exhibit her works in London in 1928.
The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is painting. Work by Mary Jewels is recorded in the collections of Penlee House Museum and Gallery, The Box, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery and Portsmouth Museums and Visitor Services.
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• Name — Mary Jewels • Born — 5 February 1886 • Birthplace — Newlyn, United Kingdom • Died — 1977 • Field — Painting • Movement — Naïve art
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1886
Mary Jewels born at Newlyn.
1977
Mary Jewels died.
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Penlee House Museum and Gallery, The Box, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery and Portsmouth Museums and Visitor Services
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