Eliza Ann Rouse b. 5 March 1843

Also known as Bessie Rouse, Ann Rouse
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Anne (Bessie) Rouse was a highly talented painter, designer and decorator. A family trip to Britain in the late 1860s was crucial to her creative development. She had all the requisite accomplishments of a 'gentlewoman' of her time and was also a noted beauty.
Name
Eliza Ann Rouse
Also known as:
  • Bessie Rouse
  • Ann Rouse
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • decorator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • designer (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
5 March 1843
Birth place
Sydney, New South Wales
Death date
1924
Active Period
  • c.1885 - c.1920
  • c.1867 - c.1920
Residence
  • 1874 - 1924 Rouse Hill, New South Wales
  • 1874 Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales
  • 1865 - 1874 Tara, St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales
  • 1851 - 1865 Tara, Walcha, New South Wales
  • Mersheen, Hunter River, New South Wales
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book