Early Life and Education
- Born: Doris Margaret Shaw, 21 April 1890, Hampstead, United Kingdom
- Died: 31 July 1972
- Nationality: English
- Her father was a ship's doctor and her mother a former art student.
- The family moved to Tavistock, Cornwall in 1907.
- She enrolled at the School of Painting run by Elizabeth Forbes and Stanhope Forbes in Newlyn at age 15.
- Met Laura Knight, who became a lifelong friend and influence.
- Studied at Atelier Colarossi in Paris alongside Ernest Procter.
Artistic Development and Influences
- Influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism movements.
- Mentored by Elizabeth Forbes and Stanhope Forbes.
- Inspired by artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cézanne.
- Developed a distinctive style characterized by sensual portraits of women and Cornish landscapes.
- Early works included illustrated "Nature Notes" sent to her father at sea.
Major Works and Achievements
- Morning (1927): Her most famous work, a portrait of a fisherman's daughter that caused a sensation and was bought by the Daily Mail for the Tate Gallery.
- Early Morning: A smaller version of "Morning" held by the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
- Series of simplified, monumental images of young women (c. 1922).
- Commissioned to decorate the Kokine Palace in Rangoon with her husband Ernest Procter.
- Exhibited at the Royal Academy on numerous occasions.
- Awarded "Picture of the Year" at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 1927 for “Morning”.
Later Life and Legacy
- After Ernest's death in 1935, she travelled extensively to the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and Africa.
- Became President of St Ives Society of Artists (STISA) in 1966.
- Member of several artists organizations including the Newlyn School.
- Buried next to her husband at St Hilary Church, Cornwall.
- Her work is recognized for its evocative portrayal of Cornish life and its contribution to early twentieth-century British art.
Historical Significance
- A prominent figure in the Newlyn School of artists.
- Known for her unique vision and style that captured a sense of modernity.
- Her portrait "Morning" is considered a significant work of 20th-century British art, praised for its “sensuous but sombre style” and depiction of Cornish light.
- Contributed to the development of portraiture in Britain during the early 20th century.
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