Elizabeth Muntz

Elizabeth Muntz (26 October 1894 – March 1977) was a Canadian-born artist based in Dorset, noted for her sculptures and paintings.

Early life and education Elizabeth W. Muntz was born in Toronto, Canada on 26 October 1894 and attended Bishop Strachan School.

Her younger sisters were Isabelle Hope Muntz a renowned medievalist and author Muntz arrived in England in the mid-1920s and while in London, she studied under Frank Dobson.

Muntz was a member of The Artist-Craftsmen Group in 1926 followed by the London Group, later becoming a member of the Isle of Purbeck Arts Club. In May 1932, Muntz exhibited drawings and sculpture at the Cooling Gallery, London. In the 1960s, Muntz ran a summer school, employing sculptors including Alan Collins.

A memorial stone to Llewelyn Powys carved by Muntz, who lived in a neighbouring village, is located on the Dorset Cliffs.

Muntz was the first elected woman freeman of The Ancient Order of Purbeck Marblers and Stone Cutters.

Works held in Collections Paintings and sculptures by Elizabeth Muntz are held in several British collections, including the following works,