Helena Scott b. 11 April 1832

Also known as Mrs Edward Forde, Nellie Scott, Helena Forde
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Like her elder sister Harriet, Helena was a professional artist and natural science collector and illustrator. She was an accomplished natural history artist and both she and her sister received commissions from the leading colonial and international natural scientists of the day to illustrate their work.
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Name
Helena Scott
Also known as:
  • Mrs Edward Forde
  • Nellie Scott
  • Helena Forde
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
11 April 1832
Birth place
Sydney, NSW
Death date
24 November 1910
Death place
Harris Park, Parramatta, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1850 - c.1882
Residence
  • Sydney, NSW
  • Ash Island, NSW
  • c.1910 Harris Park, Parramatta, NSW
  • c.1883 - c.1890 Kings Cross, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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Related events
  • Sydney Intercolonial Exhibition (None)
  • The Work of Art: Australian women writers and artists (exhibited at)
  • Women hold up half the sky (exhibited at)
  • Women's Views: Art, science and the environment (exhibited at)
  • Sydney Intercolonial Exhibition (None)
  • The Work of Art: Australian women writers and artists (exhibited at)
  • Women hold up half the sky (exhibited at)