Emily Susan Paterson b. 2 June 1841

Also known as Emily Susan Barton
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
An accomplished painter and craftworker, Emily Paterson's watercolours of native Australian birds and flowers were exhibited extensively with the NSW Academy of Art. Paterson, the aunt of poet A.B 'Banjo' Paterson, was raised in central western NSW before relocating to Sydney.
Name
Emily Susan Paterson
Also known as Emily Susan Barton
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
2 June 1841
Birth place
Ryde, NSW
Death date
29 March 1917
Death place
Gladesville, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1870 - c.1888
Residence
  • c.1915 - c.1917 Drummoyne, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1872 - c.1915 Gladesville, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1860 - c.1872 Yass, NSW
  • c.1841 - c.1860 Molong, NSW
Training
  • At home by her mother Emily Mary Darvall
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions