Violet Emma Vimpany b. 1886

Also known as Violet Emma Alomes, Violet Alomes
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Vimpany painted in oils and watercolours, made etchings, and was an active member of the Art Society of Tasmania, exhibiting with it from 1932 to 1975.
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Name
Violet Emma Vimpany
Also known as:
  • Violet Emma Alomes
  • Violet Alomes
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1886
Birth place
Forcett, Tasmania
Death date
2 March 1979
Death place
Hobart, TAS
Active Period
  • 1928 - 1973
Training
  • 1936 - 1939 Max Meldrum's studio
  • 1931 - 1932 Hobart Technical College, Hobart, TAS
  • 1928 Hobart Technical College
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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  • Dechaineux, Lucien (associate of)
  • Stoner, Dorothy (associate of)
  • Nicholls, Ethel M. (associate of)
  • Vimpany, Amos William (spouse of)
  • Vimpany, Gwendolene (parent of)
Related stub person groups
  • Art Society of Tasmania (associate of)
  • Hobart Soroptomist Club (associate of)
  • First Settler League (associate of)
Related people
  • Lovett, Mildred Esther (associate of)
  • Rodway, Florence Aline (associate of)
  • Holmes, Edith Lilla (associate of)
  • Meldrum, Max (associate of)
  • Vimpany, Violet Emma (parent of)
Related recognitions
  • Tasmania's Women of Achievement (received)
Related events
  • Art Society of Tasmania (exhibited at)
  • International Women: Painters, Sculptors, Gravers (exhibited at)