Rosa Fiveash b. 22 July 1854

Also known as Rosa Catherine Fiveash
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
A painter and etcher who lived her whole life in North Adelaide. An accomplished botanical illustrator and flower painter Fiveash was also a pioneer of china painting, responsible for introducing the technique to Adelaide.
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Name
Rosa Fiveash
Also known as Rosa Catherine Fiveash
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher
  • Botanical illustrator
Birth date
22 July 1854
Birth place
North Adelaide, SA
Death date
13 February 1938
Death place
North Adelaide, SA
Burial place
West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, SA
Active Period
  • c.1881 - c.1934
Residence
  • 1854 - 1938 Gable House, North Adelaide, SA
Training
  • 1881 - 1888 Adelaide School of Design, Adelaide, SA
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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