Kate Streeter b. 1842

Also known as Catherine Elizabeth Streeter, Kate Sheppard, Catherine Elizabeth Sheppard
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and teacher, was born in Cork, Ireland and came to Victoria with her parents. The myth of Sheppard as a prodigy persisted throughout her long career, driven by the early mistaken belief that she painted her first acclaimed portrait at the age of 16. Although mainly a portrait painter, she also painted altar pieces and landscapes.

Citations

  • Kerr, Joan (ed.) (1992), 'Catherine Elizabeth Sheppard’, Melbourne, Vic : The Dictionary of Australian Artists.

  • (3 November 1923), Queenslander.

  • Information sourced from Callaway, Anita.

See also

  • 'Heritage Section 2: plate 68'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book