Elizabeth Macarthur b. 8 May 1840

Also known as Elizabeth Onslow-Macarthur, Elizabeth Onslow, née Veale Elizabeth Macarthur
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Well-trained colonial artist of the famous Macarthur Family who drew and painted landscapes and interiors throughout her life in Australia and London. She also improved farming techniques and turned the family home, Camden Park, into a business.

Citations

  • Kerr, J. (1980), 'Colonial ladies’ sketchbooks’, Art and Australia, vol. 17, no. 4.

  • Mallalieu, H. (1976), 'Dictionary of British Watercolour Painters up to 1920’, Woodbridge (Suffolk).

  • Toy, A. et al. (1988), 'Hearth and Home’, Historic Houses Trust catalogue, Sydney.

  • Macarthur-Onslow, A., 'Catalogue of the Camden Park sketchbooks and scrapbooks 1819-92’, Mitchell Library, ms.

  • 'Macarthur Family Papers’, Mitchell Library, Sydney.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870