Caroline Le Souëf b. 1834

Also known as Caroline Cotton
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and decorative artist, after arriving in Australia her family settled in the Goulburn River Valley where her friendly contact with the local Aboriginal people formed had a lasting affect on her work.
Name
Caroline Le Souëf
Also known as Caroline Cotton
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1834
Birth place
Barnstaple, Devon, England
Death date
1915
Death place
Royal Park, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Active Period
  • c.1846 - c.1895
Arrival
  • May 1843 (Melbourne, aboard the Parkfield)
Residence
  • c.1843 - c.1853 Doogallook Station, Goulburn River Valley, NSW
Training
  • c.1846 Mrs Gilbert's School, Melbourne, VIC
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book