Emily Goddard b. 31 October 1870

Also known as Mother Catherine, Emily Ruth Goddard
  • Artist (Painter)
After being educated at Loreto Convent in her early years, Emily returned to her religious life at the age of 33 and was given Saint Catherine as her patroness. Her love of teaching and painting however, continued through her entire life.
Name
Emily Goddard
Also known as:
  • Mother Catherine
  • Emily Ruth Goddard
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8212)
Birth date
31 October 1870
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
5 May 1954
Death place
Victoria
Active Period
  • 1885 - 1925
Arrival
  • 1897 (Sydney, vessel; Parramatta)
Residence
  • c.31 October 1870 - c.1885 London, England, UK
  • 1897 - 1954 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1885 - c.1888 Munich, Germany
  • County Cork, Ireland
Training
  • 1889 - 1894 Slade School, London, England, UK
  • 1885 - 1888 Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany
Cultural Heritage
  • Irish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book