Constance Lillian Jenkins b. 29 June 1883

Also known as Constance Jenkins Macky, Constance Mackey
  • Artist (Painter)
Figurative painter and teacher born in Melbourne, one of a number of female artists who enjoyed a considerable degree of public recognition in the inter-war period. Jenkins moved to the USA in 1912 with her husband where they both became involved in the art scene in San Francisco and Jenkins became a founding member of the San Francisco Women Artists' Society.
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Name
Constance Lillian Jenkins
Also known as:
  • Constance Jenkins Macky
  • Constance Mackey ([sic])
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
Birth date
29 June 1883
Birth place
Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
17 November 1961
Death place
USA
Active Period
  • c.1901 - c.1958
Residence
  • 1912 - 1961 California, USA
  • 1910 - 1912 Europe
  • 1883 - 1910 Melbourne, Vic.
Training
  • 1901 - 1908 Melbourne's National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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References [<ExternalResource: Dwyer, Jillian (1998), 'Constance Jenkins Macky - Part 1', Women's Art Register Bulletin 27, May, pp.5-10.>, <ExternalResource: Jenkins, Constance (1912), '(letter to the editor)', V.A.S., 03-01.>, <ExternalResource: Moore, William (1907), 'Careers for Australian girls', New Idea, 12-06.>, <ExternalResource: Somerset, WA (1909), 'A triumph for the ladies', New Idea, 02-06.>, <ExternalResource: (1962), San Francisco Women's Art Bulletin, January.>, <ExternalResource: (1953), Daily Telegraph, 04-12.>, <ExternalResource: (1912), V.A.S., 06-01.>, <ExternalResource: '(Biographical information)', Music and Performing Arts Library, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: (17 July 1919), 'An interesting exhibit at the Women Painters' show will be a painting by Mrs. Mackey [sic]', Sydney, NSW : Bulletin.>]