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==Life==
==Life==
Born in [[Wardner, Idaho]] to mining engineer Frank Curtis Loring (1859-1938)<ref>Amy Marshall Furness and Gary Fitzgibbon, [http://www.ago.net/assets/files/pdf/special_collections/SC029.pdf Description and Finding Aid: Frances Loring and Florence Wyle Fonds], 2008, accessed 9 June 2014</ref> and Charlotte Moore,<ref>Merna Forster, [https://books.google.ca/books?id=Au9HDgFrgyEC&pg=PA229&lpg=PA229&dq=frank+loring+mining&source=bl&ots=ExIgHGiFGA&sig=eL22pCn2VgVYRJsdaAhIZnVC6Zc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=uKGWU7PPMYmhogTRu4CQAg&ved=0CBsQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=frank%20loring%20mining&f=false "The Grand Dame of Canadian Sculpture - Frances Loring 1887 - 1968"] In: ''100 More Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces'' (Toronto, Dundurn, 2011), Volume 2 of Canadian Heroines, p.229, accessed 9 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://xeroid.150m.com/index_files/page0013.htm "Francis Loring"], Lawrence Hayward Collection (website), accessed 9 June 2014</ref> Loring studied in Europe before enrolling at the [[Art Institute of Chicago]] where she studied with [[Lorado Taft]]. At the Institute she met [[Florence Wyle]] with whom she was to have a lifelong partnership. In 1911 the two moved to Toronto, eventually establishing a studio in a converted church schoolhouse at 110 Glenrose Avenue in the [[Moore Park, Toronto|Moore Park]] neighborhood.<ref>{{cite news |first=Peter |last=Goddard |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Book examines sculptures of Loring and Wyle |url=http://www.thestar.com/printArticle/281101|work=Toronto Star |publisher= |date= 2007-12-01|accessdate=2007-12-04}}</ref> In 1928 Loring and Wyle were founding members of the [[Sculptors' Society of Canada]] in 1928 with [[Alfred Laliberté]], [[Elizabeth Wyn Wood]], Wood's teacher and husband [[Emanuel Hahn]] and [[Henri Hébert]]. She was made a member of the [[Royal Canadian Academy of Arts]]<ref name=RCA1880>{{cite web|title=Members since 1880|url=http://www.rca-arc.ca/en/about_members/since1880.asp|publisher=Royal Canadian Academy of Arts|accessdate=11 September 2013}}</ref>
Born in [[Wardner, Idaho]] to mining engineer Frank Curtis Loring (1859-1938)<ref>Amy Marshall Furness and Gary Fitzgibbon, [http://www.ago.net/assets/files/pdf/special_collections/SC029.pdf Description and Finding Aid: Frances Loring and Florence Wyle Fonds], 2008, accessed 9 June 2014</ref> and Charlotte Moore,<ref>Merna Forster, [https://books.google.ca/books?id=Au9HDgFrgyEC&pg=PA229&lpg=PA229&dq=frank+loring+mining&source=bl&ots=ExIgHGiFGA&sig=eL22pCn2VgVYRJsdaAhIZnVC6Zc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=uKGWU7PPMYmhogTRu4CQAg&ved=0CBsQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=frank%20loring%20mining&f=false "The Grand Dame of Canadian Sculpture - Frances Loring 1887 - 1968"] In: ''100 More Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces'' (Toronto, Dundurn, 2011), Volume 2 of Canadian Heroines, p.229, accessed 9 June 2014</ref><ref>[http://xeroid.150m.com/index_files/page0013.htm "Francis Loring"], Lawrence Hayward Collection (website), accessed 9 June 2014</ref> Loring studied in Europe before enrolling at the [[Art Institute of Chicago]] where she studied with [[Lorado Taft]]. At the Institute she met [[Florence Wyle]] with whom she was to have a lifelong partnership. In 1911 the two moved to Toronto, eventually establishing a studio in a converted church schoolhouse at 110 Glenrose Avenue in the [[Moore Park, Toronto|Moore Park]] neighborhood.<ref>{{cite news |first=Peter |last=Goddard |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Book examines sculptures of Loring and Wyle |url=http://www.thestar.com/printArticle/281101|work=Toronto Star |publisher= |date= 2007-12-01|accessdate=2007-12-04}}</ref> In 1928 Loring and Wyle were founding members of the [[Sculptors' Society of Canada]] in 1928 with [[Alfred Laliberté]], [[Elizabeth Wyn Wood]], Wood's teacher and husband [[Emanuel Hahn]] and [[Henri Hébert]]. She was made a member of the [[Royal Canadian Academy of Arts]]<ref name=RCA1880>{{cite web|title=Members since 1880 |url=http://www.rca-arc.ca/en/about_members/since1880.asp |publisher=Royal Canadian Academy of Arts |accessdate=11 September 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526215339/http://www.rca-arc.ca/en/about_members/since1880.asp |archivedate=26 May 2011 |df= }}</ref>
Her work was often exhibited by the [[Women's Art Association of Canada]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Holmlund|first1=Mona|last2=Youngberg|first2=Gail|title=Inspiring Women: A Celebration of Herstory|page=216 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XhHUzUwJtA4C&pg=PA216|accessdate=2014-07-05 |year=2003|publisher=Coteau Books|isbn=978-1-55050-204-6}}</ref>
Her work was often exhibited by the [[Women's Art Association of Canada]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Holmlund|first1=Mona|last2=Youngberg|first2=Gail|title=Inspiring Women: A Celebration of Herstory|page=216 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XhHUzUwJtA4C&pg=PA216|accessdate=2014-07-05 |year=2003|publisher=Coteau Books|isbn=978-1-55050-204-6}}</ref>


In 1960, works by Loring along with those of [[Edmund Alleyn]], [[Graham Coughtry]], [[Jean Paul Lemieux]] and [[Albert Dumouchel]] represented Canada at the [[Venice Biennale]].<ref name=NGC_Venice>{{cite web|title=Past Canadian Exhibitions|work=National Gallery of Canada at the Venice Biennale|url=http://www.gallery.ca/venice/80.htm|publisher=National Gallery of Canada|accessdate=12 October 2013}}</ref>
In 1960, works by Loring along with those of [[Edmund Alleyn]], [[Graham Coughtry]], [[Jean Paul Lemieux]] and [[Albert Dumouchel]] represented Canada at the [[Venice Biennale]].<ref name=NGC_Venice>{{cite web|title=Past Canadian Exhibitions |work=National Gallery of Canada at the Venice Biennale |url=http://www.gallery.ca/venice/80.htm |publisher=National Gallery of Canada |accessdate=12 October 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013125245/http://www.gallery.ca/venice/80.htm |archivedate=13 October 2013 |df= }}</ref>


==Works==
==Works==

Revision as of 22:00, 3 January 2017

Frances Loring
BornOctober 14, 1887
Wardner, Idaho, United States
DiedFebruary 5, 1968
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
EducationArt Institute of Chicago
Known forsculptor
Notable workQueen Elizabeth Way Monument;
MovementNeo-classical

Frances Norma Loring October 14, 1887 – February 5, 1968 was a Canadian sculptor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can be seen in many galleries and public spaces in Toronto and elsewhere.

Life

Born in Wardner, Idaho to mining engineer Frank Curtis Loring (1859-1938)[1] and Charlotte Moore,[2][3] Loring studied in Europe before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago where she studied with Lorado Taft. At the Institute she met Florence Wyle with whom she was to have a lifelong partnership. In 1911 the two moved to Toronto, eventually establishing a studio in a converted church schoolhouse at 110 Glenrose Avenue in the Moore Park neighborhood.[4] In 1928 Loring and Wyle were founding members of the Sculptors' Society of Canada in 1928 with Alfred Laliberté, Elizabeth Wyn Wood, Wood's teacher and husband Emanuel Hahn and Henri Hébert. She was made a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts[5] Her work was often exhibited by the Women's Art Association of Canada.[6]

In 1960, works by Loring along with those of Edmund Alleyn, Graham Coughtry, Jean Paul Lemieux and Albert Dumouchel represented Canada at the Venice Biennale.[7]

Works

See also

Loring-Wyle Parkette

Ancestry

Through her father, Francis Loring was a seventh great grand daughter of Deacon Thomas Loring, who was ancestor of many Lorings in North America.

Family of Frances Loring
16. David Loring
8. Edward Loring
17. Sarah Beal
4. Charles Loring
9. Phebe Thatcher
2. Frank Curtis Loring
10. Luthor Roby
5. Mary Frances Roby
1. Francis Norma Loring
6. Sheppard E. Moore
3. Mary Charlotte Moore

References

  1. ^ Amy Marshall Furness and Gary Fitzgibbon, Description and Finding Aid: Frances Loring and Florence Wyle Fonds, 2008, accessed 9 June 2014
  2. ^ Merna Forster, "The Grand Dame of Canadian Sculpture - Frances Loring 1887 - 1968" In: 100 More Canadian Heroines: Famous and Forgotten Faces (Toronto, Dundurn, 2011), Volume 2 of Canadian Heroines, p.229, accessed 9 June 2014
  3. ^ "Francis Loring", Lawrence Hayward Collection (website), accessed 9 June 2014
  4. ^ Goddard, Peter (2007-12-01). "Book examines sculptures of Loring and Wyle". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2007-12-04. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ "Members since 1880". Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Holmlund, Mona; Youngberg, Gail (2003). Inspiring Women: A Celebration of Herstory. Coteau Books. p. 216. ISBN 978-1-55050-204-6. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
  7. ^ "Past Canadian Exhibitions". National Gallery of Canada at the Venice Biennale. National Gallery of Canada. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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