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Eva Brook Donly

1867 – 1941

Canadian artist

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About Eva Brook Donly

Lived 1867 – 1941 (aged 73–74). Eva Brook Donly was a Canadian painter, known for Painting.

Eva Brook Donly (April 30, 1867 – 1941) was a Canadian artist living in Ontario.

Career Born in Simcoe, she was rewarded a fine arts diploma from Alma Ladies' College and then a grade A certificate from the Ontario School of Art. From 1887 to 1890, Donly was head of the art department at Alma College. She then studied at the Institute of Artist-Artisans in New York City. She next went to Mexico City, where she opened a book shop and also met Augustine Donly, whom she married in Canada in 1896. The couple returned to Mexico City in 1905. After studies at the San Carlos Academy there, she began painting again, painting portraits and landscapes of Mexico, Bermuda and Canada.

Alma College Art Students, Eva Brook Donly, left, Marilla Adams, and Cornelia Saleno at work in the college's art studio by Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith, c. 1883

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1941, Simcoe
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Painting
Education
OCAD University, Alma College (St. Thomas, Ontario)
Also known as
Eva Brook Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eva Brook Donly?

Canadian artist (1867–1941)

When was Eva Brook Donly born?

Eva Brook Donly was born on 30 April 1867 in Simcoe.

When did Eva Brook Donly die?

Eva Brook Donly died in 1941 in Simcoe.

What was Eva Brook Donly's occupation?

Eva Brook Donly was a painter.

What was Eva Brook Donly known for?

Eva Brook Donly was known for Painting.

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Eva Brook Donly was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eva Brook Donly

· Wikidata: Q29050113

· DBpedia: Eva Brook Donly

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