Gwendoline L'Avance Barringer b. 29 July 1882

Also known as Gwen Barringer, Gwendoline LaVence Barringer, Gwen Adamson
  • Artist (Painter)
Gwen Barringer was a painter of traditional subjects, most notably flowers. An active member of the South Australian arts scene, as Vice President of the (Royal) SA Society of Arts in 1938 she was its first female office bearer and on her death she bequethed funds to establish several prizes for flower painting in watercolour.
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Name
Gwendoline L'Avance Barringer
Also known as:
  • Gwen Barringer
  • Gwendoline LaVence Barringer
  • Gwen Adamson
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
29 July 1882
Birth place
Adelaide, SA
Death date
26 August 1960
Death place
Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • c.1910 - c.1960
Residence
  • 1926 Paris, France
  • 29 July 1882 - 26 August 1960 Adelaide, SA
Training
  • South Australian School of Design, Adelaide, SA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book
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