Catherine Elizabeth Sheppard b. 1842

Also known as Kate Streeter, Catherine Elizabeth Streeter, Kate Sheppard
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Catherine Elizabeth (Kate) Sheppard was mainly known as a portrait painter, although she also painted altar pieces. In 1869 she gained public recognition for her portrait of the Very Rev. Dean Hayes, commissioned for St Augustine's orphanage.
Name
Catherine Elizabeth Sheppard
Also known as:
  • Kate Streeter
  • Catherine Elizabeth Streeter
  • Kate Sheppard
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • assistant teacher (ANZSIC code: 802)
  • teacher (ANZSIC code: 8220)
Birth date
1842
Birth place
Cork, Ireland
Death date
7 January 1930
Death place
Brisbane, Queensland
Active Period
  • c.1867 - c.1923
Arrival
  • c.1852 (Victoria)
Residence
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Bendigo, Victoria
  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Geelong, Victoria
Training
  • 1890 - 1891 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870