Mary Yates: A Brief Biography

YATES, Mary ( 1891 - 1974)
Landscape painter in pastel; sculptor.

Born at Chiselhurst, the only daughter of Frederic Yates (q.v.),

Mary travelled as a child with her parents to America, and the Far East, before returning to England.

In 1892 she settled with her family, first at AMBLESIDE, later at RYDAL, which remained her home for the rest of her life. She showed a talent for drawing, painting and sculpture from her childhood, and received tuition from her father, who refused to have her originality spoilt by an art school.

She later exhibited at the Royal Academy, and the Royal Scottish Academy between 1918 and 1924. and was a regular exhibitor at the Pastel Society. and the Lake Artists Society, until her death.

A large exhibition of her work was held at the Abbot Hall Art Gailery. KENDAL, in 1975. along with that of he:r father.

Represented: Abbot Hail A.G., Kendal.