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Elizabeth Wallwork

1883 – 1969

New Zealand artist and teacher

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About Elizabeth Wallwork

Lived 1883 – 1969 (aged 85). Elizabeth Wallwork was a New Zealand painter, teacher and printmaker.

Elizabeth Wallwork (née Donaldson; 20 July 1883 – 4 June 1969) was a New Zealand artist.

Early life Born Elizabeth Donaldson on 20 July 1883, in Broughton, England, she was the sixth of nine children of Elizabeth Ann Hibbert and John Donaldson.

In 1911 she moved to New Zealand with her husband, fellow artist, Richard Wallwork, after he was offered position of life master at the Canterbury College School of Art, Christchurch.

While in England Wallwork exhibited with Manchester and Liverpool Art Galleries, and the Salon in Paris. In New Zealand she exhibited with several art societies including: Auckland Society of Arts Canterbury Society of Arts Her work was included in the: British Empire Exhibition, London, 1924 New Zealand Centennial Exhibition of 1940 and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Slade School of Fine Art
Employers
Ilam School of Fine Arts
Also known as
Elizabeth Donaldson, Mrs R. Wallwork

Family & relationships

Spouse
Richard Wallwork

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elizabeth Wallwork?

New Zealand artist and teacher (1883–1969)

When was Elizabeth Wallwork born?

Elizabeth Wallwork was born on 20 July 1883 in Broughton.

When did Elizabeth Wallwork die?

Elizabeth Wallwork died on 4 June 1969 in Christchurch.

What was Elizabeth Wallwork's occupation?

Elizabeth Wallwork was a painter, teacher and printmaker.

What nationality was Elizabeth Wallwork?

Elizabeth Wallwork was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth Wallwork

· Wikidata: Q23931285

· DBpedia: Elizabeth Wallwork

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