Eileen Gray
Eileen Gray (born Kathleen Eileen Moray Smith; 9 August 1878 – 31 October 1976) was an Irish architect and furniture designer who became a pioneer of the Modern Movement in architecture. Over her career, she was associated with many notable European artists of her era, including Kathleen Scott, Adrienne Gorska, Le Corbusier, and Jean Badovici, with whom she was romantically involved. Her most famous work is the house known as E-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France.
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Eileen Gray | |
| Born | Kathleen Eileen Moray Smith 9 August 1878 |
| Died | 31 October 1976 (aged 98) Paris, France |
| Alma mater | Slade School of Fine Art Académie Julian Académie Colarossi |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, furniture designer |
| Parent(s) | James McLaren Smith Eveleen Pounden |
| Buildings | E-1027 Tempe a Païa House |
| Design | "Dragons" armchair Bibendum Chair E-1027 table |
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