Vida Althea Atherton b. 1875

Also known as Althea Atherton, Mrs A. A. Cook, V. A. Cook, V. A. Atherton
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Late colonial/Federation era Queensland sketcher. Atherton began drawing at a young age and was still sketching some years later while on her honeymoon. Most of Atherton's drawings are copies and include traditional views of English farm houses and ruined castles.
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Citations

  • (1908), ''Wedding Bells’ at homestead’, 04-13, Newspaper cutting. Original publication unknown.

  • Information sourced from Young, John Atherton.

  • 'Atherton papers’, Brisbane, Qld : Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.

  • 'Joan Kerr Archive’, National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT.

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