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Elizabeth Blomfield

1880 – 1984

New Zealand artist

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About Elizabeth Blomfield

Lived 1880 – 1984 (aged 103–104). Elizabeth Blomfield was a New Zealand painter, botanical illustrator, portraitist and landscape painter.

Elizabeth Blomfield (10 August 1880 – 17 August 1984) was a New Zealand artist. Her work is held in the permanent collection of the Hocken Collections, Dunedin.

Biography Blomfield was born in Auckland to painter Charles Blomfield and his wife Ellen. She learnt painting from her father and C. F. Goldie and specialised in floral paintings and portraits; later in her life she also painted landscapes.

Personal life Blomfield married William Kendon in 1908 and following her marriage exhibited as Bessie Kendon or Elizabeth Kendon.

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Important facts

Born
1880, Auckland
Birth century
19th century
Died
1984
Occupation
Painter, botanical illustrator, portraitist, landscape painter
Nationality
New Zealand
Also known as
Bessie Blomfield, Mrs W. Kendon, Elizabeth Kendon, Mrs William Kendon, Bessie Kendon, E. Blomfield

People in Elizabeth Blomfield's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1963
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Charles Blomfield
1848 – 1926
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elizabeth Blomfield?

New Zealand artist (1880-1984)

When was Elizabeth Blomfield born?

Elizabeth Blomfield was born in 1880 in Auckland.

When did Elizabeth Blomfield die?

Elizabeth Blomfield died in 1984.

What was Elizabeth Blomfield's occupation?

Elizabeth Blomfield was a painter, botanical illustrator, portraitist and landscape painter.

What nationality was Elizabeth Blomfield?

Elizabeth Blomfield was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth Blomfield

· Wikidata: Q64815289

· DBpedia: Bessie Blomfield

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