Margaret Flockton : a fragrant memory
Wilson, Louise, 1946-2021
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"In 1894, a shy young Englishwoman dazzled the art world with her first exhibited work in New South Wales. Her name was Margaret Flockton, and she would go on to become Australia's first and most celebrated professional botanical artist. Her illustrations were admired for both their scientific accuracy and their exquisite beauty. Flockton was a self-effacing artist with extraordinary output. Her paintings of Australia's wild flowers led onwards to the eucalypts, acacias and more, culminating in the creation of the international award that honours her work. With hundreds of full-colour illustrations, including many of her beautiful plates, this biography captures the essence of a remarkable woman, illustrating a life of deeds, not words. Melbourne-based author Louise Wilson achieved First Class Honours in History in the old NSW Leaving Certificate but focused on mathematics at the University of Sydney and became the first woman in Australia to embark on a professional career in banking. After a multi-faceted career in finance and economics, she became intrigued by her own connection to a First Fleet settler of Australia and has now returned to her teenage passion. She enjoys bringing previously untold aspects of Australia's fascinating history to life in readable non-fiction stories based on meticulous research. Of her seven published books, three are acclaimed titles about early convict settlers of the Hawkesbury district near Sydney, including Robert Forrester, First Fleeter. Louise's most recent book Brothers in Arms is an emotionally engaging account of the Great War, told by her grandmother's brothers in letters held at the Australian War Memorial. Margaret Flockton: A fragrant memory explores the life of the distinguished botanical artist Margaret Flockton, whom Louise knew in early childhood as her 'Aunt Mog'."--Dust jacket.
Main title:
Margaret Flockton : a fragrant memory / by Louise Wilson.
Author:
Imprint:
Mile End, South Australia : Wakefield Press, 2021.©2016
Collation:
viii, 305 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits (some colour), facsimiles, genealogical table ; 25 cm
Notes:
Illustrations on end papers.Contains biographical information.Includes bibliographical references (pages 284-295) and index.
ISBN:
9781743058459 (paperback)
Dewey class:
580.222
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
402022
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 580.222 MAR | Available |