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Mary Jewels

1886 – 1977

British painter

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Lived 1886 – 1977 (aged 90–91). Mary Jewels was a British painter.

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. 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.

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Who was Mary Jewels?

British painter (1886–1977)

When was Mary Jewels born?

Mary Jewels was born on 5 February 1886 in Newlyn.

When did Mary Jewels die?

Mary Jewels died in 1977.

What was Mary Jewels's occupation?

Mary Jewels was a painter.

What nationality was Mary Jewels?

Mary Jewels was British.

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· Wikipedia: Mary Jewels

· Wikidata: Q19726145

· DBpedia: Mary Jewels

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