Emily Meston b. c.1866

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Meston showed early promise as a portrait painter, however her remaining work is mostly still life. Her subject choice was compromised by the art world's preoccupation with conformity of women artists to the 'decorative' stereotype'.
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Name
Emily Meston
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art Teacher
Birth date
c.1866
Birth place
Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
7 October 1914
Burial place
Grave no.5604, Section 4B, Independent section of Rookwood Cemetery
Training
  • 1882 - 1888 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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Related events
  • NSW Society of Women Painters (Inaugural Exhibition) (exhibited at)
  • Women Painters' Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Women's Work Exhibition (None)
  • Society of Artists' (Annual Exhibition) (exhibited at)
  • Exhibition of Australian Art (None)
  • Society of Artists' (Inaugural Exhibition) (exhibited at)
  • NSW Society of Women Painters (Inaugural Exhibition) (exhibited at)
  • Women Painters' Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Society of Artists' (Annual Exhibition) (exhibited at)
  • Society of Artists' (Inaugural Exhibition) (exhibited at)
  • Women's Work Exhibition (None)
  • Exhibition of Australian Art (None)