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      Aleen Aked

      1907 - 2003

      At a glance

      • Lifespan: 96 years
      • Top-ranked work: Prickly Pear Cactus
      • Museums on this site: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
      • Born: 1907, Kildwick, United Kingdom
      • Art period: Modern

      early life and education

      aleen aked, a renowned canadian-american painter, was born in kildwick, england in 1907. her family emigrated to canada in 1910. she began her artistic journey at the tender age of 14, studying at ontario college of art in toronto under several members of the group of seven, including arthur lismer, fred varley, and a. y. jackson. after winning a lismer scholarship, aked graduated in 1928.

      career highlights

      aked's artistic career spanned multiple decades, with her work featuring in various north american exhibitions, including the royal canadian academy and the sarasota art association. her last exhibition was at the robert mclaughlin gallery in 1989. aked was an avid golfer, holding the title of club champion of the ladies golf club of toronto from 1933-36.

      artistic style and themes

      aked's paintings often depicted florida landscapes and floridians, reflecting her time spent in sarasota during the winter months from 1929 to 1944. her artistic style was influenced by her studies at the ringling school of art.

      war efforts and later life

      during world war ii, aked took a hiatus from exhibiting, focusing her efforts on sending over 5,000 parcels to the allied troops. she passed away in toronto in 2003.

      legacy and collections

      aked's work can be found in various collections, including those at the mcmichael canadian art collection (https://TopImpressionists.com/@/the-mcmichael-canadian-art-collection) and the macdonald stewart art center (https://TopImpressionists.com/@/macdonald-stewart-art-center). her legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. discover the world of art with TopImpressionists.com

      Questions & Answers

      What are the birthplace and birth year of Aleen Aked?

      Aleen Aked was born in Kildwick in 1907.

      Is there a timeline of Aleen Aked's works?

      A timeline of Aleen Aked's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

      How many artworks by Aleen Aked are available to browse?

      You can browse 1 artwork by Aleen Aked on the All Artworks page.

      What are the birth city and country of Aleen Aked?

      Aleen Aked was born in Kildwick, in United Kingdom.

      A little quiz

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      Question 1:
      Where was Aleen Aked born?
      Question 2:
      Which art group did Aleen Aked study with?
      Question 3:
      During which period did Aleen Aked spend winters in Florida?
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      Question 5:
      Aleen Aked held the title of club champion for which golf club?