Louie Riggall b. 2 March 1868

Also known as Louise Blanche Riggall, Louise B Riggall
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Riggall was an academic painter who enjoyed early success in her career both in Melbourne and Paris before it was cut short by her death at age fifty in WW1.
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Name
Louie Riggall
Also known as:
  • Louise Blanche Riggall
  • Louise B Riggall
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Nurse (ANZSIC code: 8511) -
Birth date
2 March 1868
Birth place
Newstead, Victoria
Death date
31 August 1918
Death place
First Australian General Hospital, Rouen, France
Active Period
  • c.1894 - c.1915
Residence
  • c.1905 - c.1907 Italy (Toured during this time. )
  • 1915 - 1918 France
  • 1907 - 1915 Melbourne, VIC
  • 1915 Egypt
  • c.1905 - c.1907 France (Toured during this time. )
  • 1901 - 1905 Melbourne, VIC
  • c.1897 - c.1901 Paris, France
  • 1895 - 1897 Bendigo, VIC
  • 1894 Glenmaggie, VIC
Training
  • 1895 Bendigo School of Mines, Bendigo, VIC
  • 1897 Delécleuse Atelier, Paris, France
  • 1894 Sale Technical College, Sale, VIC
Languages
  • French
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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