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Henrietta Maria Gulliver
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Henrietta Maria Shanklin
29 October 1866 |
| Died | 15 July 1945 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | National Gallery School |
| Known for | Painting, Floristry |
| Spouse(s) | George Ekins Gulliver |
Henrietta Maria Gulliver (born October 29, 1866 – died July 15, 1945) was an Australian artist. She was famous for her paintings of landscapes and flowers. Henrietta was also a talented florist, gardener, and landscape designer.
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Early Life and Family
Henrietta grew up in a town called Sale in Eastern Victoria, Australia. She was one of eight children. Her father, Robert Shanklin, was a pharmacist. Her mother, Maria Barbara, was a professional at making fishing flies. Maria's father, Alfred Ronalds, was a very well-known fly fisherman.
In 1900, Henrietta married George Ekins Gulliver. They had two daughters together. George was a successful pharmacist who created a famous Australian medicine called "Laxettes." Henrietta and George lived most of their married life in the Melbourne area. They also spent several years living in England.
Gardener and Florist
Around 1885, Henrietta moved to Melbourne. She started working for her uncle, Nathaniel Ronalds. He was a leading nurseryman, which means he grew and sold plants. He was also a florist, someone who arranges and sells flowers.
Later, Henrietta opened her own florist business in the city center. It quickly became very popular. After she got married, she was able to design and create large, beautiful gardens. These gardens were in places like Cheltenham and Sassafras. People admired her garden designs greatly.
Becoming a Painter
Henrietta studied art at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School from 1892 to 1899. A famous artist named Tom Roberts encouraged her to paint. She also met and learned from Arthur Streeton, another well-known landscape painter. Streeton influenced her painting style, and they remained friends for life.
In 1905, Henrietta was invited to show her art at Frederick McCubbin’s studio. She helped start the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. She even served as the president of this society twice. In 1918, she became an original member of the Twenty Melbourne Painters Society. She was also active in the Victorian Artists Society, serving on its council. Henrietta had her own art show in 1925.
Her beautiful gardens and the flowers in them were the main inspiration for many of her paintings. Other artists also visited her properties to sketch and paint. These artists included Clara Southern, Hilda Rix Nicholas, Elsie Barlow, and Alice Marian Ellen Bale.
Selected Artworks
- Oil paintings by Henrietta Maria Gulliver
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The Hawthorn Path, State Library Victoria
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Dahlias, Castlemaine Art Museum
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Ducks, State Library Victoria
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The Cabbage Patch, Private collection
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Still life with roses, Private collection
Art Exhibitions
Henrietta Maria Gulliver's work was shown in many exhibitions during her lifetime:
- Victorian Artists' Society Spring exhibition, Galleries East Melbourne (1917)
- Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors annual exhibition, Queen Victoria Markets (1919)
- Twenty Melbourne Painters, Athenaeum Gallery (September 15 - 29, 1925)
- Decoration Gallery, 289 Collins Street (November 24 - December 5, 1925)
- Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors 28th annual exhibition, Athenaeum Gallery (1937)
- Flower studies, Stair Gallery, 131 Collins Street (November 29 - December 11, 1937)
- Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors 29th annual exhibition, Athenaeum Gallery (1938)
- Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors annual exhibition, Athenaeum Gallery (1941)
- Victorian Artists' Society Spring exhibition (September 29 - October 11, 1942)
- Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors 36th annual exhibition, Athenaeum Gallery (October 9 - 20, 1945)
Art Collections
Today, some of Henrietta Maria Gulliver's paintings are held in public collections. One notable collection is at the Castlemaine Art Museum.
