Isobelle Ann Dods-Withers
Scottish artist (1876–1939)
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Isobelle Ann Dods-Withers (née Dods; 5 February 1876 – 13 June 1939) was a Scottish oil and pastel artist who was known for her paintings of towns and villages in southern Europe.[1][2]
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5 February 1876
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| Born | Isobelle Ann Dods 5 February 1876 North Berwick, Scotland |
| Died | 13 June 1939 (aged 63) Kensington, England |
| Education | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse | Alfred Withers |
Biography
Dods-Withers was born at Congalton Mains at North Berwick in Scotland.[3][1] Her father was a John William Dods and when she married Alfred Withers she took Dods-Withers as her surname.[3][1] After studying at the Edinburgh College of Art Dods-Withers had a prolific exhibition career both in Britain and overseas.[3] In Britain she was a frequent exhibitor at the Royal Academy, with the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the International Society of Sculptors, Painters and Gravers, The Pastel Society and the Women's International Art Club.[3] Overseas Dods-Withers work was shown at the Paris Salon, in Munich, Barcelonia and San Francisco.[1]
She died at Campden Hill on 13 June 1939, and was cremated at Woking.[4][5]