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Betsy Burns Moffat | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 July 1907 |
| Died | 9 December 1981 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | Glasgow School of Art |
| Known for | Oils |
| Awards | Lauder Prize, 1938 |
Betsy Burns Moffat (24 July 1907 - 9 December 1981) was a Scottish painter. She won the Lauder Prize in 1938.[1]
Life
[edit]She was born in Dunian, St. Marys Drive, Dunblane on 24 July 1907.[2]
Her father was Arthur Moffat (born c. 1870), an insurance manager. Arthur's father was James Burns Moffat (born c.1846) from Forfar; and Arthur's grandmother was Betsy Burns (7 April 1824 - 1875) from Forfar.[3]
Her mother was Caroline Mary Taylor (born 1871 - 4 November 1925).[4] They married on 31 March 1903 in Glasgow.[5] Caroline died while saying at Clairinch in Milngavie.[6]
Betsy stayed at Clairinch, Milngavie up until 1937.[7]
She moved to 141 Bath Street, Glasgow in 1938.[8]
She married a Mr. Fordyce and moved to South Africa.[9]
Art
[edit]She went to Glasgow School of Art from 1925 to 1930.[10]
In 1930 she exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy her works: Interior and Plant.[11]
Death
[edit]She died on 9 December 1981 in Port Elizabeth, now Gqeberha, in South Africa.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.proquest.com/docview/490086837/3F03D0145C3D4600PQ/23?accountid=16574
- ^ https://www.artbiogs.co.uk/1/artists/fordyce-betsy-burns
- ^ https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GVWM-38W
- ^ https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GVWM-38W
- ^ https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GVWM-38W
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19251106/097/0012
- ^ The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826 - 1990. Charles Baile de Laperriere. Hilmarton Manor Press. 1991.
- ^ The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826 - 1990. Charles Baile de Laperriere. Hilmarton Manor Press. 1991.
- ^ https://www.artbiogs.co.uk/1/artists/fordyce-betsy-burns
- ^ https://www.artbiogs.co.uk/1/artists/fordyce-betsy-burns
- ^ The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826 - 1990. Charles Baile de Laperriere. Hilmarton Manor Press. 1991.
- ^ https://www.artbiogs.co.uk/1/artists/fordyce-betsy-burns
Category:1907 births
Category:1981 deaths
Category:Scottish women painters