Margaret Frances Ellen Baskerville b. 14 September 1861

Also known as Margaret Richardson, Margaret Baskerville
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Despite training across several artistic disciplines Baskerville is best known for her sculpture, indeed she is regarded as Victoria's first professional woman sculptor. In 1911 Baskerville achieved a first for Australian women sculptors when she was awarded the major commission for a political figure, a bronze monument of the former Premier of Victoria, Sir Thomas Bent.
Name
Margaret Frances Ellen Baskerville
Also known as:
  • Margaret Richardson
  • Margaret Baskerville
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
14 September 1861
Birth place
North Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
6 July 1930
Death place
Brighton, Melbourne, Vic.
Active Period
  • 1879 - 1928
Residence
  • 1906 - 6 July 1930 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1904 - 1906 London, England, UK
  • 1874 - 1904 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1862 - 1874 Ballarat, Vic.
Training
  • 1904 - 1906 Royal College of Art Modelling School, London, England, UK
  • 1882 - 1887 School of Painting, National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1879 - 1882 School of Design, National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions