Elizabeth Parsons (1831-1897).

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Title

Elizabeth Parsons (1831-1897).

Author

Australian Prints.

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Publication date

13 May 2004

Type

News

Language

English

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The Geelong Gallery exhibition More than a Memory, the art of Elizabeth Parsons opened on 10 April 2004. Parsons, one of the first professional artists to work in Victoria, was both a successful exhibitor of watercolours and drawings, and teacher. In 1882 she published two volumes titled Drawing book of Australian landscape, each illustrated with eight lithographed images. The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive catalogue by Veronica Filmer.