Elizabeth Williamson b. 1860

Also known as Elizabeth Sarah Williamson, Lillie Williamson
  • Artist (Painter)
Elizabeth Sarah (Lillie) Williamson was a frame-maker. She married Tom Roberts on 30 April 1896. Her frames were hung at the Royal Academy in London and she also received commissions from royalty. By the mid 1900s her reputation as a frame maker was well established in London and Australia.
Name
Elizabeth Williamson
Also known as:
  • Elizabeth Sarah Williamson
  • Lillie Williamson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • frame-maker (ANZSIC code: 1499)
Birth date
1860
Birth place
Tasmania
Death date
3 January 1928
Death place
Australia
Active Period
  • 1880 - 1912
Residence
  • 1923 - 1928 Australia
  • c.1860 - c.1876 Tasmania
  • 1903 - 1923 London, England, UK
  • 1896 - 1903 Little Paul Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales
  • c.1876 - c.1886 Rangeview, Mary Street, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria
Training
  • 1905 - 1908 London, England, UK
  • c.1880 National Gallery Schools, Melbourne, Victoria
  • c.1876 University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
  • Mrs Cowper's school, Launceston, Tasmania
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book