Frances Elizabeth Wynne facts for kids

Frances Elizabeth Wynne (born 1836, died 1907) was a talented artist. She loved to sketch many different scenes. She drew places in Britain and all over Europe. Frances traveled around Europe many times between the 1850s and 1900. She was the daughter of Charles Griffith-Wynne, who was a Member of Parliament (MP).

This is a drawing of Frances on a ferry. It shows her trip from Ostend to Dover in 1858.

A drawing of Geneva, Switzerland, from August 1858. Frances Elizabeth Wynne painted this.

Frances's Family Life

Frances Elizabeth Wynne was the youngest child in her family. Her father, Charles Griffith-Wynne, owned large estates. These were called Voelas and Cefn Amlwch in Denbighshire, Wales. Her family was related to the Earls of Aylesford.

Frances had an older sister named Charlotte Godley. Charlotte was known for her letters and for leading her community. She lived in the country of New Zealand. Frances Elizabeth never got married. She passed away in 1907.

Her Amazing Sketchbooks

Frances Elizabeth traveled a lot with her family. They visited many places in England and Wales. They also went on grand tours across Europe. She was a very active artist, even though it was her hobby.

About 1,850 of her drawings still exist today. These sketches were made between 1854 and 1901. They are now kept at the National Library of Wales. Her art included many styles. She drew fantasy scenes and funny observations. She also created classic portraits of people.

One special drawing shows Queen Victoria at the opera in 1857. Other important people were there too. These included King Leopold I and other European royalty.

This drawing from 1864 shows Commadore Nutt. He is shown as 'Ajaz defying the thunder'.

A Look at Her Art

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  Margaret en Maori - This is a drawing of a Maori lady. She is wearing traditional clothes. Frances Elizabeth Wynne drew this in 1863.

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  Coachmen are taking a break in this drawing from 1865.

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  Queen Victoria and other royal family members. They are watching the opera Fra Diavolo in July 1857.

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  A Welsh lady carrying coal in 1859.

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  A drawing of the inside of a Welsh farmhouse.

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  A drawing related to photography (between 1854 and 1864).

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  A drawing of a fiddler (between 1854 and 1864).

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  A scene from Geneva, Switzerland, in August 1858.

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  Traveling in the Tyrch (between 1854 and 1864).

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  A drawing from 1864.