Harriet Kirkwood initially studied at the Metropolitan School of Art in 1908/9 session returning again ten years later . John Butler Yeats had encouraged her to study abroad which she did including studying with André Lhote in the 1930’s. She was friendly with, and much influenced by, fellow artists Mainie Jellett, Evie Hone and Norah McGuinness. She was a great supporter of other artists regularly supporting them through the purchase of their work. She was greatly involved in the Dublin Pain
ters Society serving first as Secretary and later as President from 1936 - 1948.
Kirkwood's work featured in Adam's loan exhibition 'Irish Women Artists: 1870-1970'. Please click here for a link to the catalogue.
Please note, image is painting of Harriet Kirkwood by Norah McGuinness.
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