Iso Rae b. 18 August 1860

Also known as Isobel Rae
  • Artist (Painter)
Critics have claimed that expatriate Isobel Rae 'carried her impressionist style too far'. Nevertheless, her paintings possessed a 'rare charm and poetry' combined with 'harmonious colour and vigorous effects', reminiscent of French post-impressionism.
Name
Iso Rae
Also known as Isobel Rae
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
18 August 1860
Birth place
Melbourne, Vic.
Death date
16 March 1940
Death place
Brighton Mental Hospital, Brighton, UK.
Active Period
  • 1932 - 1940
  • 1887 - 1932
  • 1877 - 1887
Residence
  • 1918 - 1932 Trepied, France (Near Etaples. )
  • 1900 - 1918 Etaples, Paris, France
  • c.1887 - c.1900 Paris, France
  • 1932 - 1940 St Leonards, Sussex, UK
  • 1887 - 1932 France
Training
  • 1881 - 1883 Victorian Academy of Arts, Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1877 - 1887 National Gallery School, Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • French
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book