Jane Griffin b. 1854

Also known as J. L. Griffin, Miss Griffins, Jane L. Griffin
  • Artist (Painter)
Her most memorable work 'A Labour of Love' attracted attention for its unusual subject matter for Sydney at a time when portrait, still life and landscape paintings dominated exhibitions and an historical work of any sort was rarely seen, let alone a religious one.

Citations

  • Johnson, J. and Greutzner, A. (1980), 'British Artists 1880-1940: Dictionary of British Art vol. 5’, Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.

  • Smith, Bernard (1953), 'A Catalogue of Australian Oil Paintings in the National Art Gallery of New South Wales 1875-1952’, Sydney, New South Wales.

See also

  • '(Heritage biography & section 9, plate 361, plus adds'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book