Emily Harriet Pelloe b. 1877

Also known as Ixia
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Emily Harriet Pelloe was a wildflower painter, author, naturalist, journalist and equestrienne. Well known for her riding expeditions, she became an expert botanist contributing to the wide study of wildflowers in WA.
Name
Emily Harriet Pelloe
Also known as Ixia
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Botanist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Equestrienne (ANZSIC code: 9112)
  • Journalist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Naturalist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Author (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1877
Birth place
Victoria, Australia, Victoria (?)
Birth note
Place uncertain
Death date
1941
Active Period
  • c.1917 - c.1938
Residence
  • c.1917 Western Australia
  • c.1893 Western Australia
  • c.1901 - c.1917 Mildura, Victoria
Training
  • Self-trained
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book