Eleanor Greatorex

Elizabeth Eleanor Greatorex (1854-1917)[1] was an American painter and illustrator.

Eleanor Greatorex
Born	1854 New York, New York, United States
Died	1917 (aged 62–63)
Nationality	American
Education	National Academy of Design
Known for	Floral art Figurative painting

Early life

Eleanor Greatorex was born in 1854 in New York City.[1] Her mother was Eliza Pratt Greatorex and her sister, Kathleen Honora Greatorex.[1]

Mid-life and career

She painted primarily flowers and figurative works.[1] Greatorex attended the National Academy of Design from 1869 until 1870.[2] She was a member of the New York Etching Club.[1] She studied under Carolus-Duran and Jean-Jacques Henner, while in Paris in 1879.[2]

She became sick while working in Algiers in 1881. She returned to New York. After she became well, she traveled again, often with her sister. She had a studio with her mother and sister in New York.[2] She is buried on the Moret-sur-Loing cemetery.

Notable collections

• "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly", 1890–97, oil on wood; Smithsonian American Art Museum[3]

References

1. "Eleanor Greatorex". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
2. "Eleanor Greatorex". askART. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
3. "Portrait of Mrs. John Gellatly". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 23 December 2015.

External links

• An image and French feature of Eleanor Greatorex via the New York Public Library