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Prudence Heward

Canadian artist (1896-1947) · Canada · On the map · Artists · Died at 50

Prudence Heward was a Canadian figure painter, known for using acidic colour, a sculptural treatment, and giving an intense brooding quality to her subjects. She was a charter member of the Canadian Group of Painters, the Contemporary Arts Society and the Federation of Canadian Artists.

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Willingdon Prize1929

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Although she did not show her work with the Beaver Hall Group, she was allied with many of its artists in her aesthetic aims and through friendships.

Country
Canada
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1947 · aged 50