Hilda Wiseman
Hilda Alexandra Wiseman (1894–1982) was a notable New Zealand bookplate designer, artist and calligrapher.
Hilda Alexandra Wiseman | |
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 Hilda Alexandra Wiseman, 1980 | |
| Born | 7 April 1894 Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 28 April 1982 (aged 88) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Known for | Illustration, Calligraphy |
| Movement | linocuts |
Wiseman was born in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia on 7 April 1894.[1]
She attended Elam School of Art, and Seddon Memorial Technical College[1]
Wiseman began her artistic career as a commercial artist at the Chandler and Company advertising firm. In 1925 she created her first linocut bookplate She went on to design over 100 bookplates.[1]
In 1931 she started her own studio, the Selwyn Studio.[1]
At the time of her death in 1982 the Auckland Historical Society received her bequest of the Selwyn Studio, and its contents.[2]
References
- Prince, Georgia. "Hilda Alexandra Wiseman". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- Webster, J. P. "Hilda Wiseman at Selwyn Studio". Art New Zealand. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
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