Ann Marsden b. 2 March 1794

Also known as Mrs Thomas Hassall, Ann Hassall, Anne Hassall
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Female colonial painter and embroiderer who taught indigenous children literacy in her Sunday school at Parramatta, while exerting considerable influence on her father, the Reverend, and his Curate, her husband.
Name
Ann Marsden
Also known as:
  • Mrs Thomas Hassall
  • Ann Hassall
  • Anne Hassall
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Birth date
2 March 1794
Birth place
Sydney Heads, NSW
Death date
1885
Death place
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1800 - c.1885
Residence
  • c.1812 - c.1885 Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1800 - c.1812 Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK
Training
  • c.1800 - c.1812 Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870