Eliza Thurston b. 5 August 1807

Also known as Eliza West
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Despite having to raise a young family on her own in a country not of her birth, Eliza Thurston managed to become an established and recognised artist winning medals and awards for her paintings.
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Name
Eliza Thurston
Also known as Eliza West
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher
Birth date
5 August 1807
Birth place
Bath, Somersetshire, England, UK
Death date
3 February 1873
Death place
Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney, NSW
Burial place
Church of England Cemetery, Balmain, NSW
Death note
At Zöllner's home.
Active Period
  • c.1830 - c.1869
Arrival
  • 23 December 1853
Residence
  • 59 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1830 - c.1845 Southampton, England, UK
  • c.1860 Mudgee, NSW
  • c.1861 - c.1873 Miller's Point, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1860 - c.1861 Rosedale, on the Georges River, NSW
  • c.1853 - c.1855 Holbury Terrace, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW
  • 1845 - 1846 Newington Green, Surrey, England, UK
  • c.1830 - c.1845 Kensington New Town (now South Kensington), London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions
  • Heritage with additions

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