Painter born to British immigrants in South Africa. She moved to study in London and then Oxford, before moving to live and work in Paris. She subsequently spent spells back in London and then South Africa during the war, but maintained studios in all three countries. She painted landscapes, still life, and also religious subjects from the 1950s. She also made and designed stained glass.
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St Elfod and Nennius firm/studio: Goddard & Gibbs designer: Maud Francis Eyston Sumner 1958 Church of St Michael, Abergele, Conwy south wall of the sanctuary | |
The Calling of St Matthew firm/studio: Goddard & Gibbs designer: Maud Francis Eyston Sumner about 1960 Christ Church, Prestatyn, Flintshire south wall of the south aisle | |
The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus firm/studio: Goddard & Gibbs designer: Maud Francis Eyston Sumner about 1962 Christ Church, Prestatyn, Flintshire south wall of the south aisle |
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