Eileen Agar

British-Argentinian painter, photographer (1899–1991)
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Eileen Agar

Summary

Eileen Agar is a human[1]. Born in Buenos Aires[2], she… she was born on +1899-12-01T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on +1991-11-17T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a painter[6], photographer[7], sculptor[8], and collagist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Buenos Aires[2], Eileen Agar…
  • Eileen Agar died in London[4].
  • Eileen Agar was born on +1899-12-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eileen Agar died on +1991-11-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Eileen Agar is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Eileen Agar was married to Joseph Bard[12].
  • Eileen Agar held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Eileen Agar held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Eileen Agar held citizenship in Argentina[15].
  • Eileen Agar worked as a painter[6].
  • Eileen Agar worked as a photographer[7].
  • Eileen Agar's professions included sculptor[8].
  • Eileen Agar worked as a collagist[9].
  • Eileen Agar was educated at Byam Shaw School of Art[16].
  • Eileen Agar was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[17].
  • Eileen Agar was educated at Heathfield School[18].
  • Eileen Agar was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[19].
  • Eileen Agar is recorded as female[20].
  • Eileen Agar's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Eileen Agar is associated with the surrealism movement[22].
  • Eileen Agar's Commons category is recorded as Eileen Agar[23].
  • Eileen Agar's family name is recorded as Agar[24].
  • Eileen Agar's given name is recorded as Eileen[25].
  • Eileen Agar's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • Eileen Agar's work location is recorded as Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Buenos Aires[2], Eileen Agar… she was born on +1899-12-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Byam Shaw School of Art[16], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1910[30]; Slade School of Fine Art[17], an art academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1871[33]; and Heathfield School[18], a boarding school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1899[36]. Studied under Henry Tonks[37], a painter[38], 1862–1937[39], of United Kingdom[40] and Leon Underwood[41], a painter[42], 1890–1975[43], of United Kingdom[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], photographer[7], sculptor[8], and collagist[9].

Personal Life

Among Eileen Agar's spouses was Joseph Bard[12].

Death and Burial

Eileen Agar died on +1991-11-17T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in London[4]. She is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Eileen Agar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Eileen Agar born?

Eileen Agar was born in Buenos Aires[2].

Where did Eileen Agar die?

Eileen Agar died in London[4].

Who was Eileen Agar married to?

Eileen Agar's spouses include Joseph Bard[12].

What did Eileen Agar do for work?

Eileen Agar worked as painter[6], photographer[7], sculptor[8], and collagist[9].

Where did Eileen Agar go to school?

Eileen Agar was educated at Byam Shaw School of Art[16], Slade School of Fine Art[17], and Heathfield School[18].

References

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  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Le Delarge. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . CLARA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . CLARA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CLARA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [37] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [41] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Joseph Bard
    Has works in the collection National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Tate +14
    Work period end
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Argentina
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