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Amy Katherine Browning (1881-1978) ▴ Amy Katherine Browning (1881-1978) Still life of a bowl of spring flowers and a statuette signed 'A. K. BROWNING' l.r., oil on canvas 61 x 51cm Born in Bedfordshire in 1881, Browning was the second child of a family of eight children. In 1899, she entered the Royal College of Art, but had to return home in 1901, as she was eldest unmarried daughter and her pregnant mother required her help. She was later to resume her studies at art school and during this period became friends with the feminist and socialist Sylvia Pankhurst. Together they created an art exhibition for the Women's Social and Political Union at the Prince's Skating Club in 1909 and worked to raise money for the poor during the First World War. Browning spent her time teaching to subsidise her painting and received commissions, including one from Winston Churchill. She exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy in London, nationally and globally. She would sign her paintings ‘A. K. Browning’ so as not to reveal her gender and to avoid any discrimination for being a female painter. Condition Report: Framed: 81 x 69.5cm There is a small tear to the background centre right which appears to have been glued verso but presents well overall. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.