Jane Dorothea Cannan b. 1823

Also known as Jane Dorothea Claude, J. C.
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Melbourne sketcher reputedly of French descent. Cannan is best known for her meticulous pencil sketches were in the Victorian picturesque style of houses, landscapes and streetscapes.
You are viewing the version of bio from Nov. 5, 2014, 12:35 p.m. , as edited by Eric Riddler (moderator approved).
Go to current record

Citations

  • Kerr, Joan (ed.) (1992), 'Jane Cannan’, Melbourne, Vic : The Dictionary of Australian Artists [Entry adapted from].

  • 'Cannan Sketchbook and letters’, Canberra, ACT : National Library of Australia, (manuscript 140); and Melbourne, Vic : Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

See also

  • 'Heritage: Section 4: plate 149'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Date modified Nov. 5, 2014, 12:35 p.m. Oct. 19, 2011, 1:52 p.m.
Related events
  • Beyond the Picket Fence: Australian women's art in the National Library collections (exhibited at)