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Biography

Dorothy Webster Hawksley (1884-1970) was a British painter known for her evocative figurative paintings, often depicting scenes of everyday life, domesticity, and female figures engaged in quiet moments of reflection and contemplation. Born in London in 1884, Hawksley displayed an early aptitude for art and received training at the Heatherley School of Fine Art in London.

Hawksley's early artistic training was influenced by the prevailing trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and the Art Deco movement. She was also influenced by the works of female artists such as Mary Cassatt and Cecilia Beaux, who explored themes of domesticity and female identity through their paintings.

Hawksley's figurative paintings are characterized by their use of soft, muted colors, their ability to capture subtle emotional expressions, and their focus on everyday moments of quiet reflection and intimacy. She often depicted women engaged in domestic activities, such as reading, sewing, or simply gazing out a window, imbuing her paintings with a sense of introspection and vulnerability.

Hawksley's paintings are notable for their technical proficiency and their ability to convey a range of emotions through her brushwork and composition. She employed a variety of techniques, including glazing, scumbling, and impasto, to create a sense of depth and texture in her paintings.

Hawksley exhibited her work regularly at prestigious art institutions, including the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Royal Society of British Artists, and the New English Art Club. Her paintings were met with critical acclaim, praised for their technical virtuosity, their ability to capture the essence of human experience, and their contribution to British art history.