Evie Hone was born in Dublin in 1894. She studied art in London and later in Paris.
Evie also spent some time in Holland. There she studyied with the famous stained glass artist Professor Roland Holst. After this visit to Holland, she began to design her own stained glass.
Evie Hone window, Ardara
Stained glass window by Evie Hone with image of Ardara R C church superimposed
Donegal County LibraryEvie Hone window, Ardara
Donegal County Library
Donegal County Library
Evie Hone window, Ardara
Stained glass window by Evie Hone with image of Ardara R C church superimposed
Donegal County Library
She preferred her art work to stay in Ireland. Therefore, many churches in Ireland have stained glass windows by Evie Hone e.g. the Catholic Church in Howth, the chapel at Clongowes Wood School, the Chapel in Blackrock College Dubin, and the Catholic Church at Adara in Donegal.
Evie was also a well known cubist painter.
Evie Hone (1894-1955) 'St Remy De Provence, Watercolour on paper
Evie Hone (1894-1955) 'St Remy De Provence, Watercolour on paper, 38.2 x 51.0 cm, Presented by the Friends of the National Collections of Ireland through Mrs N. Connell Bequest, 1958, Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
Courtesy of the Crawford Art Gallery, CorkEvie Hone (1894-1955) 'St Remy De Provence, Watercolour on paper
Courtesy of the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
Courtesy of the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
Evie Hone (1894-1955) 'St Remy De Provence, Watercolour on paper
Evie Hone (1894-1955) 'St Remy De Provence, Watercolour on paper, 38.2 x 51.0 cm, Presented by the Friends of the National Collections of Ireland through Mrs N. Connell Bequest, 1958, Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
Courtesy of the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork