11 Facts About Gertrude Hermes

Gertrude Anna Bertha Hermes was born on 18 August 1901 in Bickley, Kent.

Gertrude Hermes was a contributor to the short-lived publication, Island that was edited by Joseph Bard.

Gertrude Hermes exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1934, and showed at the Venice International Exhibition in 1939.

In 1937, Gertrude Hermes produced a commission for the British Pavilion at the Paris World Fair.

Gertrude Hermes lived and worked in the US and Canada from 1940 to 1945.

Gertrude Hermes taught wood and lino block printing at the Royal Academy Schools, from 1966.

In 1949, Gertrude Hermes was elected an associate of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers.

Gertrude Hermes was elected Associate of the Royal Academy in 1963 and a full Royal Academician in 1971.

Gertrude Hermes's work is in many public collections including the Tate, and the National Portrait Gallery.

Gertrude Hermes's work was in private collections including a c1926 bronze "Swallow" door knocker in the collection of David Bowie.

Gertrude Hermes suffered severe stroke in 1969 that meant she was unable to work.