Margaret Frances Ellen Baskerville b. 14 September 1861

Also known as Margaret Richardson, Margaret Baskerville
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Despite training across several artistic disciplines Baskerville is best known for her sculpture, indeed she is regarded as Victoria's first professional woman sculptor. In 1911 Baskerville achieved a first for Australian women sculptors when she was awarded the major commission for a political figure, a bronze monument of the former Premier of Victoria, Sir Thomas Bent.
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sculptor, was born in North Melbourne on 14 September 1861.

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1995
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1992

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Related events
  • Women's Work Exhibition (None)
  • Yarra Sculptors' Society (exhibited at)
  • Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition (exhibited at)
  • Women's Work Exhibition (None)
  • Yarra Sculptors' Society (exhibited at)