Hilda Wiseman | |
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Wiseman in 1980 | |
| Born | Hilda Alexandra Wiseman 7 April 1894 |
| Died | 28 April 1982 (aged 88) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Known for | |
| Movement | linocuts |
Hilda Alexandra Wiseman (7 April 1894 – 28 April 1982) was a 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
- ^ a b c d 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.
