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| Return To Previous Page Thorne, Diana 1895-? Thorne was born in Winnipeg, Canada, but voyaged to Europe at a young age to study art in Munich and Berlin. The outbreak of World War I caught her off guard and she was briefly detained in Germany before escaping to England. There she supported herself as a reporter, librarian and writer. In 1917 she came to the United States where her artistic talents were immediately recognized. Her print, "Pan of Puck Hill", was selected for the Fine Prints of the Year and the Fifty Best Prints of the Year. From here her career as a canine artist took off and her images of dogs and other animals became prized additions to print collections around the country. As well as many successful shows and exhibitions devoted to her work, she was also awarded memberships in several prestigious print societies and clubs. Thorne was also very much in demand as an animal portrait painter and she received commissions to paint some of the most famous dogs in America. Thorne's love of dogs and animals is clearly evident in her etchings. Her unique ability to capture the essence of "man's best friend" has distinguished her work among both serious print collectors and dog enthusiasts everywhere.  | | |