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Frances Elizabeth Wynne (1836 – 13 January 1907) was a prolific amateur artist who sketched many scenes in Britain and Europe. Wynne toured Europe on several occasions between the 1850s and 1900. She was the daughter of Charles Griffith-Wynne M.P.

DV307 no.12 On board the Prince Frederick William, Ostend to Dover 25 Aug 1858
A self-portrait depicting a ferry crossing between Ostend and Dover, 25 Aug 1858
DV307 no.80 From Vile Rousean, Geneva Aug 4 1858
Geneva, Aug 4 1858. Painted by Frances Elizabeth Wynne

Family

Wynne was the youngest child of Charles Griffith-Wynne who owned the Voelas and Cefn Amlwch estates in Denbighshire. The family were descended from a cadet branch of the Earls of Aylesford. Frances' older sister Charlotte married John Robert Godley and is notable for her letter writing and community leadership in the colony of New Zealand. Frances Elizabeth never married and died in 1907.

Sketch books

Frances Elizabeth travelled widely with her family in England, Wales and on the European tour circuit. She was a prolific amateur artist and about 1850 images dated 1854-1901 survive in the collections of the National Library of Wales. Her sketches ranged from fantasy art and satirical observations to classic portraiture. The collection includes a sketch of Queen Victoria at the opera in 1857 with King Leopold I and other European Royalty.

DV307 no.104 Commadore Nutt as 'Ajaz defying the thunder' Dec 12 1864
DV307 no.104 Commadore Nutt as 'Ajaz defying the thunder' Dec 12 1864

Gallery

  • DV307 no.76 Margaret en Maori Oct 20 1863

    Margaret en Maori - A study of a Maori lady in traditional dress, Frances Elizabeth Wynne, 1863

  • DV307 no.129 View in Davies St July 1865

    Coachmen taking a break, 1865

  • DV307 no.41 - Queen Victoria and other Royals watching Fra Diavolo (opera) July 1857

    Queen Victoria and other royals watching Fra Diavolo July 1857

  • DV307 no.50 Welsh lady carrying coal 1859

    Welsh lady carrying coal, 1859

  • DV307 no.36 Rhyd-y-creuau

    Inside a Welsh farmhouse

  • DV307 no.68 Dry plate photography 1863

    (between 1854 and 1864)

  • DV307 no.93 Fiddler

    (between 1854 and 1864)

  • DV307 no.78 Geneva Aug 1858

    (between 1854 and 1864)

  • DV307 no.120 Trevelling in the Tyrch

    (between 1854 and 1864)

  • DV307 no.114 The warm bath 1864
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