Pauline Knip b. 26 July 1781

Also known as Antoinette Pauline Jacqueline Rifer De Courcelles Knip, Pauline De Courcelles, Femme Knip Pauline De Courcelles
  • Artist (Painter)
A natural history artist, born in Paris 1781. She specialised in painting birds and illustrated many ornithological publications. While she never visited Australia her books feature illustrations of a number of Australian birds and her work is held in the National Library of Australia.
Name
Pauline Knip
Also known as:
  • Antoinette Pauline Jacqueline Rifer De Courcelles Knip
  • Pauline De Courcelles
  • Femme Knip Pauline De Courcelles
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
26 July 1781
Birth place
Paris, France
Death date
18 April 1851
Death place
Paris, France
Residence
  • 1781 - 1851 Paris, France
Cultural Heritage
  • French
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book