Vy Elsom New Zealand, 1908-2000
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About Vy Elsom
Born in Australia in 1908, Vy Elsom studied at Camberwell College of Arts, London prior to her arrival in Christchurch. A fashion designer, illustrator and portrait painter she is known for her portraits, particuarly of children.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 2 works offered for sale.
Vy Elsom is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McGahey, Kate. The Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists Painters Printmakers Sculptors, Gilt Edge Publishing, Wellington, New Zealand, 2000. Page 76
- The Find New Zealand Artists web site: a database of artist names that directs researchers to the rich resources found in New Zealand's libraries, art society exhibition histories and published sources.
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