Jane Griffin b. 1854

Also known as J. L. Griffin, Miss Griffins, Jane L. Griffin
  • Artist (Painter)
Her most memorable work 'A Labour of Love' attracted attention for its unusual subject matter for Sydney at a time when portrait, still life and landscape paintings dominated exhibitions and an historical work of any sort was rarely seen, let alone a religious one.
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Name
Jane Griffin
Also known as:
  • J. L. Griffin
  • Miss Griffins
  • Jane L. Griffin
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1854
Birth place
UK
Death date
1937
Active Period
  • 1883 - 1887
Arrival
  • c.1886
Residence
  • c.1886 - c.1866 Manly, Sydney, New South Wales
  • 24 Eardley Crescent, London, England, UK
Cultural Heritage
  • English
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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References [<ExternalResource: Johnson, J. and Greutzner, A. (1980), 'British Artists 1880-1940: Dictionary of British Art vol. 5', Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.>, <ExternalResource: Smith, Bernard (1953), 'A Catalogue of Australian Oil Paintings in the National Art Gallery of New South Wales 1875-1952', Sydney, New South Wales.>]