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Artist Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: September 11, 1858, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents: Dr. Richard Clements and Gabrielle DeVeaux
Early Interest in Art: Developed as a teenager, attending Miss Longstreth's school.
Philadelphia School of Design for Women (1875): Studied lithography under Charles Page.
Cornell University (1876-1880): Earned a Bachelor of Science degree; senior thesis on Dürer and Holbein. Focused on scientific drawings and lithographs.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1881-1882): Studied under Thomas Eakins, winning the Toppan Prize.
Etching Studies: Learned etching techniques from Stephen Parrish in 1883.

Artistic Development and Influences

Lifelong Companion: Met Ellen Day Hale in 1883; a significant influence on her life and art.
Académie Julian, Paris (c. 1884): Studied under William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Tony Robert-Fleury.
Paris Salon Exhibitions: Began exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1885.
Influences: Modern French techniques (a la poupée), Japanese woodblock printing, James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
Style: Known for evocative etchings and Impressionistic landscapes; utilized interposition to create a sense of depth.

Major Works and Achievements

Illustrations: Illustrated "Easter Song" by Charlotte Pendleton (1892).
Portraits: Created a portrait of Edmondo De Amicis, included in an extra volume of etchings and photogravures.
Murals: Painted murals for churches in Washington, D.C., Detroit, Chicago, and Baltimore. Notable mural "Harvest" (1893) now at the Cape Ann Museum. A large mural was restored in York, Pennsylvania in 2014.
Baltimore Views: Commissioned by Bendann Galleries to create etchings of Baltimore landmarks.
Exhibitions: Exhibited works at numerous venues including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; National Academy of Design; Philadelphia Society of Artists; and New York Etching Club. Participated in international exhibitions alongside prominent artists.
World's Columbian Exposition (1893): Exhibited work at the Woman’s Building and Pennsylvania State Building.

Teaching and Legacy

Art Instructor: Taught art at Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore (1895-1908) and in Philadelphia.
Charleston Renaissance Influence: Taught printmaking with Ellen Day Hale in Charleston, South Carolina (1916-1920), inspiring artists like Lesley Jackson, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, and Elizabeth O'Neill Verner.
Folly Cove Artist Colony: Established a presence at the Folly Cove artist colony on Cape Ann with Ellen Day Hale, fostering a community of artists.
Historical Significance: A pioneering woman artist who successfully balanced scientific study with artistic pursuits; contributed to the development of American Impressionism and etching techniques. Her work reflects both European influences and uniquely American landscapes and urban scenes.

Later Life and Death

Death: March 26, 1948, Rockport, Massachusetts.
Life Companion: Remained with Ellen Day Hale throughout her life.

Gabrielle de Veaux Clements

Gabrielle de Veaux Clements

1858 - 1948 , United States of America

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: American Impressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist:
- Lesley Jackson
- Alice Ravenel Huger Smith
- Elizabeth O'Neill Verner
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Thomas Eakins
- William-Adolphe Bouguereau
- Tony Robert-Fleury
- James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Date Of Birth: September 11, 1858
Date Of Death: March 26, 1948
Full Name: Gabrielle de Veaux Clements
Nationality: American
Notable Artworks:
- The Way of St. Francis, Chartres
- Harvest (Cape Ann Museum)
Place Of Birth: Philadelphia, United States

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