Lydia Shackleton
Irish botanical artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lydia Shackleton (22 November 1828 – 10 November 1914) was an Irish botanical artist who studied at the Royal Dublin School of Art and Design. She was the first artist-in-residence at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Dublin, creating hundreds of botanic studies. She also taught, wrote verses, and travelled to the United States.
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Lydia Shackleton | |
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Born | (1828-11-22)22 November 1828 Ballitore, Ireland |
Died | 10 November 1914(1914-11-10) (aged 85) Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Education | Royal Dublin School of Art and Design |
Known for | Botanical artist |
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