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Jane Stowe
Jane Stowe (née Greenwood; 18 April 1838 – 5 November 1931) was a New Zealand artist. Biography Stowe was born on 18 April 1838, the third daughter of John Danforth Greenwood and Sarah Greenwood (artist), Sarah Greenwood (née Field), and baptised on 25 May 1838 at St Mark's Church, Kennington, London, England. The family migrated to New Zealand on the ''Phoebe'', departing Gravesend on 16 November 1842 and arriving in Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson on 29 March the following year. John Danforth Greenwood was ship's surgeon on the voyage and, as such, gained free passage for his family. Finding that their balloted section in Nelson was swampy, they soon settled at Motueka. On 31 May 1871, she married Leonard Stowe, son of William Stowe, at Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. They had two sons and two daughters. They lived at Tiakiwai House in Wellington for many years. Stowe was exhibited with the Fine Arts Association, Wellington, from 1883 to 1884, the New Zealand Academy of Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Greenwood (artist)
Sarah Greenwood (née Field; 13 December 1889) was a New Zealand artist, letter-writer and teacher. Biography She was born in Lambeth, Surrey, England, in about 1809. Her letters and drawings of her experiences depict pioneer life in Nelson, New Zealand, where she lived for 46 years. Her early education included the study of drawing, music, and languages. However, it is not known from where or whom she received her training in art. Her work and technique suggests that she did not draw from life and may have been taught by a lithographer. She married John Danforth Greenwood in 1831. They had thirteen children, including Ellen Greenwood and Jane Greenwood. In the 1850s, Greenwood became involved in political and academic interests in Nelson and Wellington. She also ran a successful school on Bridge Street between 1865 and 1868 with six of her daughters. Sarah retired to Motueka in 1877 and lived with her son on the Grange. Greenwood died in Motueka on 13 December 1889, aged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |