Ann Maria Benham b. 2 May 1837

Also known as Miss A. M. Benham
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Ann Maria Benham migrated to South Australia as a child and later began exhibiting her paintings with the South Australian Society of Arts. She is reported to have given the noted botanical artist Rosa Fiveash her first art lessons.
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Name
Ann Maria Benham
Also known as Miss A. M. Benham
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022)
Birth date
2 May 1837
Birth place
Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Death date
1914
Active Period
  • 1859 - 1889
Arrival
  • 1855 (Arrived in South Australia aboard the Tiberias)
Residence
  • c.1855 - c.1863 South Australia
  • c.2 May 1837 - c.1855 Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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References [<ExternalResource: Ambrus, C. (1984), 'The Ladies' Picture Show', Sydney, NSW (under Fiveash).>, <ExternalResource: Statton, J. (1986), 'Biographical Index of South Australians 1836-1885', Adelaide, SA.>, <ExternalResource: (1859), Adelaide Observer, 10-15, ALSO: 1868-12-12.>]