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Emily Louise Orr Elliott

1867 – 1952

Canadian artist

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Lived 1867 – 1952 (aged 84). Emily Louise Orr Elliott was a Canadian artist.

Emily Louise Orr Elliott (July 22, 1867 – February 27, 1952) was a Canadian artist and fashion illustrator.

Career She was born Emily Louise Orr in Montreal and studied at the Ontario School of Art in Toronto, the Art Students League of New York and the New York School of Design. Besides her oil paintings of figures, landscapes and flowers, she also provided sketches for the Eaton's and Simpson's catalogues and illustrated fashion designs for newspapers and magazines. Elliott also wrote a column on boats and boating for the Toronto Star, composed songs and lectured on art.

Her work was exhibited at the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, the Ontario Society of Artists, the Women's Art Association of Canada and the Canadian National Exhibition. She was founding chair of the Women's Committee of the Canadian National Exhibition. Her work is on display in Victoria College, Emmanuel College, St. Hilda's College, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Toronto Women's Press Club

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Art Students League of New York, OCAD University
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Emily Louise Elliott

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Who was Emily Louise Orr Elliott?

Canadian artist (1867-1952)

When was Emily Louise Orr Elliott born?

Emily Louise Orr Elliott was born on 22 July 1867 in Montreal.

When did Emily Louise Orr Elliott die?

Emily Louise Orr Elliott died on 27 February 1952 in Ontario, Toronto.

What was Emily Louise Orr Elliott's occupation?

Emily Louise Orr Elliott was an artist.

What nationality was Emily Louise Orr Elliott?

Emily Louise Orr Elliott was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emily Louise Orr Elliott

· Wikidata: Q28940782

· DBpedia: Emily Louise Orr Elliott

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