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McKee, Eva, 1890-1955

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1890-07-28 - 1955

Biographical Note

Eva McKee, born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1890, studied as a designer at the School of Art in Belfast. With fellow artist, Eveline McCloy, she exhibited her Celtic-inspired art first under the auspices of the Arts and Crafts Society of Ireland and later with the Irish Decorative Arts Association in Belfast. The two artists operated their own studio at 35 Wellington Place. McKee died in 1955.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Eva McKee art works

 Collection
Abstract

This collection documents the work of the early 20th century Belfast artist Eva McKee through examples of her Celtic Revival-influenced Irish Arts and Crafts designs. Materials include her printmaking and jewelry designs, as well as a few samples of her works on ceramic, leather, metal, and wood.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1920s-1950s

Tagann gaċ maiṫ le cáirde

 Collection — Shared_box 4421: Series I; Series II; Series III; Series I; Series V
Scope and Contents note

Hand-colored woodcut of a celtic triskelion bordered by birds, with title below.

Restrictions on Access

Open for research.

Dates: not after 1955