Ann Maria Benham b. 2 May 1837

Also known as Miss A. M. Benham
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Ann Maria Benham migrated to South Australia as a child and later began exhibiting her paintings with the South Australian Society of Arts. She is reported to have given the noted botanical artist Rosa Fiveash her first art lessons.

Citations

  • Ambrus, C. (1984), 'The Ladies’ Picture Show’, Sydney, NSW (under Fiveash).

  • Statton, J. (1986), 'Biographical Index of South Australians 1836-1885’, Adelaide, SA.

  • (1859), Adelaide Observer, 10-15, ALSO: 1868-12-12.

Initial data sources

  • DAA with additions