Elizabeth Gwillim

Elizabeth Gwillim (1763–1807) was a British painter, scientific illustrator and botanical collector.

Also recorded as Lady Gwillim; E. Gwillim; Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim.

Elizabeth Gwillim in brief

Born
1763
Died
1807
Known for
painter, scientific illustrator, botanical collector, correspondent, ornithologist and botanical illustrator
Place of birth
Hereford
Contents

Overview

Born at Hereford in 1763, died at Chennai in 1807.

In detail

training under George Samuel is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Work by Elizabeth Gwillim is recorded in the collections of McGill University Archives and Linnean Society of London.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Elizabeth Gwillim (bird artist)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5362892: Elizabeth Gwillim

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