Mary Kate Benson1842 - 1921

Mary Kate Benson was born in Dublin an studied in England under Herkomer and Calderon and in Paris under Lazare. Her sister, Charlotte, was also a painter. In 1891 she visited Brittany and was based in Quimper. Her work rarely comes up for sale. Mary Kate Benson featured in 'Irish Women Artists: 1870-1970' exhibition (2014). Please click here to view the catalogue. Benson also featured in 'The French Connection' exhibition (2010). Please click here to view the catalogue. Read more