Fanny Arden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fanny Arden
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| Born |
Fanny Eliza Godfrey
circa 1859 |
| Died | June 13, 1955 (aged 95–96) |
| Resting place | Hurdon Cemetery, New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Spouse(s) | Francis Hamar Arden |
Fanny Eliza Arden (born Godfrey; around 1859 – 13 June 1955) was a talented artist from New Zealand. She is known for her beautiful paintings, many of which are now in art galleries for everyone to enjoy.
About Fanny Arden
Fanny Eliza Godfrey was born around 1859. Her father, Henry Godfrey, lived in a place called Woodbourne. Sadly, her father passed away when Fanny was still a teenager.
Family Life
On 7 September 1887, Fanny married another New Zealand artist named Francis Hamar Arden. She was his second wife. Together, Fanny and Francis had three children. Their names were Henry Neville, born in 1889, Phyllis Godfrey, born in 1892, and Frances Jean, born in 1895.
Fanny's husband, Francis, passed away by December 1899. Later, her oldest son, Henry Neville, also passed away during the First World War in 1917.
Her Artistic Journey
Fanny learned how to paint from her husband, Francis. She became a skilled artist herself. Many of her paintings were later given to the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery for people to see. You can also find some of her artworks in other important places like Puke Ariki and the Auckland Art Gallery.
In January 2020, one of her watercolour paintings, titled Mt Egmont, was sold for NZ$425 at an auction in Wellington. This shows how much her art is valued.
Fanny Arden passed away on 13 June 1955. She was buried at Hurdon Cemetery in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
