Frances Leonora Macleay b. 9 November 1793

Also known as Fanny Macleay, Fanny L. Harington, Fanny L. Harrington
  • Artist (Painter)
Philanthropic colonial female painter whose detailed watercolours of flower arrangements included European and Australian flora. Her art was influenced by a lifelong association wih scientific thinkers.
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Name
Frances Leonora Macleay
Also known as:
  • Fanny Macleay
  • Fanny L. Harington
  • Fanny L. Harrington
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Naturalist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
Birth date
9 November 1793
Birth place
England, UK
Death date
1836
Active Period
  • c.1793 - c.1836
Arrival
  • 1826 (Arrived in NSW.)
Residence
  • c.1826 - c.1836 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1793 - c.1826 London, England, UK
Training
  • c.1793 - c.1826 London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions
  • DAA with additions

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