Ethel Louise Spowers b. 1890

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and printmaker. Received art training in Melbourne, London, and Paris. Best known as for her fairy tale illustrations and linocuts.
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  • Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Victoria & Albert Museum, London, England, UK
  • British Museum, London, England, UK
  • Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum, Castlemaine, Vic.
  • Benalla Art Gallery, Benalla, Vic.
  • City of Ballaarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat, Vic.
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

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