Jane Griffin b. 1854

Also known as J. L. Griffin, Miss Griffins, Jane L. Griffin
  • Artist (Painter)
Her most memorable work 'A Labour of Love' attracted attention for its unusual subject matter for Sydney at a time when portrait, still life and landscape paintings dominated exhibitions and an historical work of any sort was rarely seen, let alone a religious one.
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Name
Jane Griffin
Also known as:
  • J. L. Griffin
  • Miss Griffins
  • Jane L. Griffin
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1854
Birth place
UK
Death date
1937
Active Period
  • 1883 - 1887
Arrival
  • c.1886
Residence
  • c.1886 - c.1866 Manly, Sydney, New South Wales
  • 24 Eardley Crescent, London, England, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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Related stub people
  • Griffin, J. G. (relative of)
Related stub person groups
  • Society of Women Artists (associate of)
  • [Royal] Art Society of New South Wales, NSW (associate of)
Related works
  • Lake Scene (creator of)
  • A Labour of Love (creator of)
Related collections
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
Related events
  • Society of Women Artists (exhibited at)
  • Untitled Event (exhibited at)
  • Art Society of New South Wales (exhibited at)
  • Royal Academy (exhibited at)