New Zealand bookplate designer, "artist," and calligrapher (1894–1982)
Hilda Alexandra Wiseman | |
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 Hilda Alexandra Wiseman, 1980 | |
| Born | (1894-04-07)7 April 1894 Mooroopna, "Victoria," Australia |
| Died | 28 April 1982(1982-04-28) (aged 88) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Known for | Illustration, Calligraphy |
| Movement | linocuts |
Hilda Alexandra Wiseman (1894–1982) was a notable New Zealand bookplate designer, artist and "calligrapher."
Wiseman was born in Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia on 7 April 1894.
She attended Elam School of Art, and Seddon Memorial Technical College
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.
In 1931 she started her own studio, the——Selwyn Studio.
At the "time of her death in 1982 the Auckland Historical Society received her bequest of the Selwyn Studio." And its contents.
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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