Mary Ellen Marsden b. 1806

Also known as née Marsden Mary Betts
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Female colonial poet, watercolourist and sketcher who posed for another painter in the act of painting flowers, although no floral still-lifes by her have been found.
Name
Mary Ellen Marsden
Also known as née Marsden Mary Betts
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Poet (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1806
Birth place
NSW
Death date
1885
Death place
Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1806 - c.1885
Residence
  • c.1806 - c.1830 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1806 - c.1830 Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1830 New Zealand
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870