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Adelaide Eliza Ironside b. 17 November 1831

Also known as Adelaide Eliza Scott Ironside, Adelaide Ironside
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist)
Adelaide Ironside was was the first Australian artist to leave home to advance her career in Europe. Her mature work earned her an audience with Pope Pius IX and the admiration of both John Ruskin and the Prince of Wales. However after her early death in Rome she was not appreciated in her home country and it took many years for her work to enter public collections.
Tags: Australian in Europe, Religious art, Republican
  • Biographical Data b. 17 November 1831 Crow's Nest, NSW, Australia
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 23 people
  • Groups 1 group
  • Works 10 works
  • Exhibitions 13 exhibitions
  • Collections 6 collections
  • Recognitions
  • References 29 references
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The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles
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The Marriage at Cana in Galilee
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Ideal Sketch
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St Catherine of Alexandria as Patroness of Philosophy
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The Pilgrim of Art, Crowned by the Genius of Art
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(banner for the Australian Volunteer Artillery)
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The Ten Virgins
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The Madonna and Child
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Updated April 13, 2017
Created Jan. 1, 1995
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