About Hannah Cassels im Thurn
Lived 1854 – 1947 (aged 92). Hannah Cassels im Thurn was a British artist, sculptor and painter.
Lady Hannah Cassels im Thurn ( Lorimer; 7 December 1854 – 25 November 1947) was a British botanical artist and ethnological sculptor best known for the collection of orchid illustrations attributed to her and held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Biography Lady Hannah im Thurn was born Hannah Cassels Lorimer on 7 December 1854. She was the daughter of Hannah ( Stodart) and James Lorimer. She studied at the University of Edinburgh where, in 1880, she was awarded the University Certificate of Arts for Women.
It was while renovations were being completed at her family home of Kellie Castle that she learned the skill of moulding plaster ceilings from the tradespeople employed by her father to renovate the castle. She subsequently worked on the moulded plaster ceilings of the Fife residence of Lord Bute.
Lady Hannah im Thurn died in Edinburgh on 25 November 1947.
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British artist (1854–1947)
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Hannah Cassels im Thurn was born on 7 December 1854.
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Hannah Cassels im Thurn died on 25 November 1947 in Edinburgh.
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