Blazing a trail

Rose Jane Leigh's importance as an early pioneering Wexford landscape painter and her choice of studying in Antwerp placed her at the center of the major art movements of the 19th and early 20th century. As women emerged as professional artists in late-19th century Ireland, their training follo...

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Published inIrish arts review (2002) Vol. 37; no. 3; p. 104
Main Author Ryan, Mary Stratton
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dublin Irish Arts Review 01.01.2020
Subjects
Irish culture
Leigh, Rose Jane
Painters
Visual arts
Women
Ireland
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Summary:Rose Jane Leigh's importance as an early pioneering Wexford landscape painter and her choice of studying in Antwerp placed her at the center of the major art movements of the 19th and early 20th century. As women emerged as professional artists in late-19th century Ireland, their training followed a similar path - study at the Slade School of Art London and Paris ateliers, followed by visits to various artists' colonies. However, Rose Jane Leigh bucked that trend and chose to study in Antwerp, even though female artists were not admitted to the academy there. The Leigh family descended from the ancient Gaelic family of Mac Laoghris and settled in Rosegarland, Wellingtonhridge, Co Wexford, in May 1668.
ISSN:1649-217X