About Bessie Davidson
Lived 1879 – 1965 (aged 85). Bessie Davidson was an Australian painter and artist.
Bessie Ellen Davidson (22 May 1879 – 22 February 1965) was an Australian painter known for her impressionist, light-filled landscapes and interiors.
Early life and education Bessie Ellen Davidson was born on 22 May 1879 in North Adelaide, South Australia, to a family of Scottish and English origin. She was the second child of David Davidson, who was in the mining industry, and Ellen Johnson Davidson.
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Who was Bessie Davidson?
Australian painter (1879-1965)
When was Bessie Davidson born?
Bessie Davidson was born on 22 May 1879 in Adelaide.
When did Bessie Davidson die?
Bessie Davidson died on 22 February 1965 in Paris.
What was Bessie Davidson's occupation?
Bessie Davidson was a painter and artist.
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Bessie Davidson was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bessie Davidson. https://biography.guide/bessie-davidson/
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