Anne Rushout facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anne Rushout
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Anne Rushout, portrait stipple engraving
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| Born | c.1767 |
| Died | 4 April 1849 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Watercolorist |
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Anne Rushout (born around 1767, died 1849) was an English artist. She was known for her beautiful watercolor paintings. She also wrote a detailed journal about her life and travels.
Anne often painted plants and flowers. She was also painted by other famous artists of her time.
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Anne's Early Life
Anne Rushout was born in Gloucestershire, England. She was the oldest of three sisters and two brothers. Her father was John Rushout, 1st Baron Northwick. Her mother was Rebecca Bowles.
Anne was a very well-educated woman. Unlike her sisters, she never married. She lived for many years at her family's large estate, Northwick Park.
Anne as a Sitter
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Anne and her sisters, Harriet and Elizabeth, were often subjects for artists. Many famous painters created portraits of them. These artists included Angelica Kauffman and Andrew Plimer.
Prints and enamels (a type of art using glass powder) were also made from these portraits. You can find some of these artworks in museums today. The National Portrait Gallery and the British Museum in London hold several of them.
Anne as an Artist
Anne Rushout loved to paint with watercolors. She created many pictures of places she knew. These included views of Northwick Park and other family homes.
She also painted scenes from her many travels. Anne especially enjoyed painting plants and flowers. These are called botanical studies.
The Yale Center for British Art has three of her sketchbooks. These books contain 82 watercolors and drawings. They show her artistic work from 1824 to 1832.
Anne as a Diarist
Anne Rushout kept a detailed journal. The Senate House Library at the University of London has 19 volumes of her writings. These journals were written between 1828 and 1852.
Most of the entries are in Anne's own handwriting. Some parts were written by her brother, John. Her journals cover many topics. She wrote about her travels both in England and abroad. She also shared her thoughts on life and spirituality.
Later Years
Anne Rushout passed away on April 4, 1849. Her art and writings give us a glimpse into her life and the world she lived in.
Images for kids
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Anne Rushout, portrait stipple engraving
