Rosa Fiveash b. 22 July 1854

Also known as Rosa Catherine Fiveash
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and etcher who lived her whole life in North Adelaide. An accomplished botanical illustrator and flower painter Fiveash was also a pioneer of china painting, responsible for introducing the technique to Adelaide.
Name
Rosa Fiveash
Also known as Rosa Catherine Fiveash
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
  • Botanical illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6910)
Birth date
22 July 1854
Birth place
North Adelaide, SA
Death date
13 February 1938
Death place
North Adelaide, SA
Burial place
West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • c.1881 - c.1934
Residence
  • 1854 - 1938 Gable House, North Adelaide, SA
Training
  • 1881 - 1888 Adelaide School of Design, Adelaide, SA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book