Flora Annie Margaret Landells b. 1 April 1888

Also known as Miss Flora Le Cornu, Miss Flora Le Cornu
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Painter)
Flora Landells was born in 1888 in Adelaide. She was a successful painter and potter and did much to encourage an interest in pottery in Perth. A role model for younger potters, she was in demand as a speaker, teacher and maker.
Name
Flora Annie Margaret Landells
Also known as:
  • Miss Flora Le Cornu
  • Miss Flora Le Cornu
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
1 April 1888
Birth place
Adelaide, South Australia
Death date
1981
Death place
Perth, Western Australia
Active Period
  • c.1903 - c.1981
Residence
  • 1927 - 1960 Landell's Studio Pottery, Maylands, WA
Training
  • Royal Doulton-trained potter, Frederick Piercy, owner of the Westralian Pottery., c.1929 - c.1930
  • c.1903 - c.1908 Perth Technical Art School, Perth, WA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book