Margaret Thomas b. c.1843

Also known as Miss C. Thomas, M. Thomas
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
painter and sculptor, the only woman in any of the Australian colonies known to have modelled large-scale sculptures. She was successful enough to retire on the proceeds of her portraits.
Name
Margaret Thomas
Also known as:
  • Miss C. Thomas (attributed)
  • M. Thomas (attributed)
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
c.1843
Birth place
Croydon, Surrey (Greater London), England, UK
Death date
24 December 1929
Death place
Norton, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Active Period
  • c.1857 - c.1929
Arrival
  • 1852
Residence
  • c.1929 Norton, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK
  • c.1867 - c.1900 London, England, UK
  • c.1867 - c.1871 Rome, Italy
  • c.1852 - c.1867 Melbourne, Victoria
Training
  • c.1867 - c.1868 South Kensington Schools, London, England, UK
  • 1871 - 1872 Royal Academy Schools, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book