Isabella Rielly b. c.1855

Also known as Isa Rielly, I. Rielly, Mrs Isabella Lane
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As a flower painter and landscapist, Rielly was highly active on the art show scene, receiving commendations at Agricultural Society and Art Academy shows, as well as international exhibitions. Originally from London, she spent most of her life in Queensland, where she devoted much of her career to depicting Australia's flora.
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Citations

  • Julie Brown & Margaret Maynard (1980), 'Fine Art Exhibitions in Brisbane 1884-1916’, St Lucia, Qld.

  • (1885), Once a Month, 03-15.

  • (1873), Sydney Mail, 05-10, ALSO: 1875-05-01, 1876-04-22, 1877-04-14.

  • Information sourced from Deakin, Edwina.

  • Information sourced from Robb, Gwenda.

  • McPhee, John, Information from.

  • Lennon, Jane, Information from.

  • 'Henry Rielly correspondence’, VAS ms 7593, La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.

  • 'Isa Rielly catalogue details’, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.

See also

  • 'Heritage, chapter 1, plate 6'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book