Augusta Innes Withers
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Summary
Augusta Innes Withers was born on January 1, 1793[1], in Gloucestershire[2]. She died on January 1, 1877[3], in London[4]. She worked as a botanical illustrator[5], illustrator[6], scientific illustrator[7], and librarian[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Q141725583[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Position held: court painter[14]
- Employer: John Lindley[15], Royal Horticultural Society[16]
- Notable work: The Pomological magazine; or, Figures and descriptions of the most important varieties of fruit cultivated in Great Britain[17]
- Award received: Flower Painter in Ordinary[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Augusta Innes Withers[20]
- Family name: Baker[21], Withers[22], Innes[23]
- Given name: Augusta[24], Hanna[25], Elizabeth[26], Innes[27]
- Work location: London[28]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[29], Dictionary of Women Worldwide[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Commons Creator page: Augusta Innes Withers[32]
- Birth name: Augusta Baker[33]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1827[34]
- End of work period: January 1, 1865[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NMNH Biodiversity Heritage Library 2019 edit-a-thon[36], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[37]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[38]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[39]
- P14750: 64D0-D0D0-A379-54B3-C5ED[40]
Why It Matters
Augusta Innes Withers has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Augusta Innes Withers born?
Augusta Innes Withers was born in Gloucestershire[2].
Where did Augusta Innes Withers die?
Augusta Innes Withers passed away in London[4].
Who were Augusta Innes Withers's parents?
Augusta Innes Withers's father was Q141725583[10].
What did Augusta Innes Withers do for work?
Augusta Innes Withers worked as a botanical illustrator[5], illustrator[6], scientific illustrator[7], and librarian[8].
What awards did Augusta Innes Withers receive?
Honors received include Flower Painter in Ordinary[18].