FIELD, Isabel Jane née Hodgkins 1867–1950

Born Dunedin, elder daughter of painter W. M. Hodgkins, sister of Frances Hodgkins. She was taught painting by her father and used to accompany him on sketching trips; her talents were recognised earlier than those of her sister. She exhibited with OAS 1884–1908, Centennial Exn, Melbourne 1888–89. In 1893 married W. H. Field, went to live in Wellington and was very prominent for many years in the art and social circles there. Represented: Turnbull, NAG, DPAG, Hocken.