Ann Maria Benham b. 2 May 1837

Also known as Miss A. M. Benham
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Ann Maria Benham migrated to South Australia as a child and later began exhibiting her paintings with the South Australian Society of Arts. She is reported to have given the noted botanical artist Rosa Fiveash her first art lessons.
Name
Ann Maria Benham
Also known as Miss A. M. Benham
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
2 May 1837
Birth place
Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Death date
1914
Active Period
  • 1859 - 1889
Arrival
  • 1855 (Arrived in South Australia aboard the Tiberias)
Residence
  • c.1855 - c.1863 South Australia
  • c.2 May 1837 - c.1855 Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions