Julia McEntee Dillon

Julia McEntee Dillon (March 1, 1834 – January 21, 1919) was an American painter known for her floral paintings and still lifes.

Biography Dillon née McEntee was born in 1834 in Kingston, New York. She attended the Clinton Liberal Institute where her artistic training was encouraged.

In 1866 she married foundry owner John Dillon. He died less than ten years later, compelling Julia to become involved with the administration of the company, the McEntee and Dillon Rondout Foundry. Around this time she traveled to Europe where she copied old masters.

Legacy In 2005 "Julia Dillon: A Retrospective" was held at the Fred Johnston Museum in Kingston, New York.

in 2026, "A Life in Bloom: The Floral Paintings of Julia McEntee Dillon," was held at the Albany Institute of History & Art from February 14 to July 26.

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