Curzona Frances Louise Allport b. 1860

Also known as Lily
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Tasmanian born printmaker Curzona Frances Louise (Lily) Allport found success in London, after studying in Paris.
Tags: Fantasy, Linocuts, Painting on silk
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Curzona Frances Louise (Lily) Allport the daughter of a prominent Tasmanian family, was born in Hobart in 1860. By 1890 she was studying in Paris, sharing a studio with her cousin, Charles Ritchie.
The Hobart Mercury of 16 May, 1928 notes that both Lily Allport and Ritchie had successfully exhibited work at the Royal Academy in London.
Later she taught printmaking at the London School of Photo Engraving and Lithography.

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  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist
Periods active
  • 1890-1899 - 1949
Residences
  • - Paris, France
  • - London, England
Other occupations
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 810) - London School of Photo Engraving and Lithography , London, UK
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  • Fantasy
  • Linocuts
  • Painting on silk
Alternative names
  • Lily
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