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Caroline Sylvia Gabriel

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Caroline Sylvia Gabriel
Born19 August 1912
London, England
Died1977 (aged 64–65)
NationalityBritish
Alma materSlade School of Art
Known forPainting, sculpture

Caroline Sylvia Gabriel (19 August 1912 - 1997) was a British artist and educator who published a number of text books.

Biography

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Gabriel was born in London and attended the North London Collegiate School before studying at the Slade School of Art where she was taught by Randolph Schwabe.[1] Early in her artistic career she mostly painted in oils but later turned to sculpture, carving pieces in both wood and stone.[1] Gabriel taught at Avery Hill College of Education and also conducted evening classes and published educational textbooks.[1] She exhibited at the Royal Academy, with the Royal Society of British Artists and with the Society of Portrait Sculptors.[1][2] She also exhibited with the New English Art Club and the Women's International Art Club.[2] Brighton Museum & Art Gallery hold examples of her work.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN 0-953260-95-X.
  2. ^ a b Grant M. Waters (1975). Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900–1950. Eastbourne Fine Art.
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