Jane Dorothea Cannan b. 1823

Also known as Jane Dorothea Claude, J. C.
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Melbourne sketcher reputedly of French descent. Cannan is best known for her meticulous pencil sketches were in the Victorian picturesque style of houses, landscapes and streetscapes.

Citations

  • Kerr, Joan (ed.) (1992), 'Jane Cannan’, Melbourne, Vic : The Dictionary of Australian Artists [Entry adapted from].

  • 'Cannan Sketchbook and letters’, Canberra, ACT : National Library of Australia, (manuscript 140); and Melbourne, Vic : Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

See also

  • 'Heritage: Section 4: plate 149'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book