Maude Poynter b. 1869

Also known as Maud Poynter
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist
From an artistic family, Maude Poynter eventually made her way to England to study painting and pottery, returning to Australia at the end of the First World War, when she had worked as a volunteer. An imaginative potter, she was among the first to reference Aboriginal motifs in her work.
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Name
Maude Poynter
Also known as Maud Poynter (Possibly also "Maud" Poynter.)
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist
Birth date
1869
Birth place
Geelong, Vic.
Death date
1945
Active Period
  • c.1910 - c.1935
Training
  • 1913 Kingston-on-Thames School of Art, Kingston, London, England, UK
  • c.1910 - c.1912 Slade School, London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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References [<ExternalResource: Miley, Caroline (1987), 'Beautiful & Useful: The Arts and Crafts Movement in Tasmania [catalogue]', Launceston, Tasmania : Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.>, <ExternalResource: Timms, Peter (1986), 'Australian Studio Pottery and China Painting', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: (16 April 1924), Illustrated Tasmanian Mail.>]