Third daughter of Dr John Danforth Greenwood & Sarah (née Field) of Motueka. Arrived in Nelson with her parents and siblings aboard the 'Phoebe' in early 1843, moving from Nelson to the family house 'Woodlands' at Motueka. Her mother, Sarah, painted her portrait 'aged nearly 14 years' in February 1852. Wife of Leonard Stowe, Clerk of the House, of Stowe Hill, No. 2 Tinakori Road, Wellington. They were married at Christ Church, Nelson, on 31 May 1871. They had three sons, Harry, Reginald, and Leonard (died as infant) ; and two daughters, Emily Muriel (Mrs Brian Lysaght) and Mary Sylvia Courtney Stowe (1873-1927). Jane Stowe painted in watercolours, including many views of Wellington Harbour from the family home, 'Tiakiwai'; she also painted flowers. She exhibited her watercolours (both as J. Stowe and Mrs L. Stowe) at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts 1883-1931. Received 1st prize for her drawing 'Study of a head', 1st prize for a hand-painted door panel 'Poppies' 3rd prize for a five-fold screen, and honourable mention for a landscape in sepia at the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition, 1885. Died of bronchitis, Wellington on 5 Nov 1931 aged 93.
Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Greenwood family : Further papers
Date: 1844 - 1925
By: Greenwood family
Reference: MS-Papers-10920
Description: Papers of John Danforth Greenwood and Sarah Greenwood (nee Field), their children and relations by marriage. Includes three letters by Sarah Greenwood, 1844-1845; letters of her daughter Jane (later Jane Stowe) to her mother and sister; obituary notices of Greenwood sisters, Annie and Mary; three letters of Brian Cuthbert Lysaght (husband of Emily Muriel Greenwood, daughter of Jane), 1876-1877; and papers of the Stowe family, mainly relating to Leonard Stowe, clerk of the parliament since 1865, including obituary notices and one letter, 1848 Relationship complexity - See also MS-Papers-0098 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (54 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies) Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Sketchbook and watercolours (copies); framed and glazed silhouette (copy).
Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931 :[Garden at Tiakiwai? ca 1880]
Date: 1880
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: A-439-005
Description: Painting signed "JS" at lower right shows a corner of a garden, possibly at the Tiakiwai house on the lower slopes of the Wadestown Hill, with a winding pathway, foreground lawn, border flower beds and background trees and shrubs. Deframed by the Library. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - JS Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 125 x 187 mm. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane auction Wellington, 18 November 2010, part of lot 459. Previously owned by members of the artist's family.
Stowe, Jane, 1838?-1931 :"A misty morning"; Wellington Harbour. [1920s].
Date: 1920 - 1930
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931; Lysaght, Sylvia Villebois, 1906-2000; Watt, Muriel Mary, 1917-2005
Reference: A-178-020
Description: Shows a steamship and a sailboat in a calm Wellington Harbour, on a misty morning. There are trees framing the lower and right foreground. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - top left - For Sylvia / with loving Xmas wishes / from Grannie. "A misty morning"; Backing board recto - top centre - (Detached thin paper sheet): Wellington Harbour / J. Stowe Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 170 x 140 mm (sight) Provenance: Donated by Mrs Mary Watt, through the family of the artist, in 2002. Mrs Watt is a sister of Sylvia Lysaght, and their grandmother was the artist, Jane Stowe.
[Stowe, Jane?], 1838?-1931 :[Four loose sketches removed from sketchbook E 636-q].
Date: 1861 - 1870
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931; Watt, Muriel Mary, 1917-2005
Reference: A-367-023/026
Description: Imaginary sketches and sketches located in Motueka; see child records. Sketches may at one time have been attached inside the scrapbook, but if so, their original location is unclear. Quantity: 4 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, sheet sizes varying Provenance: Donated by Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, through the family of the artist, in 2004. Transfers: Related material at ATL-Group-00421. - Loose wash drawing from the pages of E-636-q, following page 35..
Stowe, Jane, 1838?-1931 :Adam's Allegories / J.G. [1860s?]
Date: 1860 - 1870
From: Various artists :[Scrapbook presented to Jane Greenwood, from her mother, 18 April 1861. 1861-1880?].
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: E-636-q-077
Description: Shows an evening scene looking over a river and rolling farmland to a low sun. There are ferns growing in the foreground. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 169 x 142 mm on page 280 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by a descendant of the artist, Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, in 2004.
Stowe, Jane 1838?-1931 :[Wellington Harbour ca 1880]
Date: 1860 - 1900
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931; FitzGerald, Elice, 1890-1965
Reference: A-178-002
Description: Harbour with bush in the foreground, a ship and several smaller boats and hills in the background. Probably a view from Stowe Hill, Thorndon, where the artist lived. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - label sellotaped to centre by previous owner: "This watercolour by the late Mrs Stowe of Tinakori Road Wellington ... has been bequeathed to the Alexander Turnbull Library ... E. Fitzgerald, 16.9.63. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour with Chinese white 88 x 147 mm
Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931 :[Somes Island and Eastbourne from Tiakiwai. ca 1900]
Date: 1895 - 1905
From: Various artists :[Watercolour and pencil drawings by members of the Lysaght and Stowe families. ca 1870-1930]
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: B-190-003
Description: A view across Wellington harbour to the Eastern hills. A steam ship can be seen passing the island Other Titles - Wellington harbour Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 138 x 229 mm Provenance: Previously privately owned
Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931 :[Sunset over the harbour, Wellington. ca 1900]
Date: 1895 - 1905
From: Various artists :[Watercolour and pencil drawings by members of the Lysaght and Stowe families. ca 1870-1930]
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: B-190-004
Description: A sunset view across Wellington harbour to Somes Island and the Eastern hills. A number of sailboats are on the harbour Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J S [signed monogram, in brushpoint, with the J painted down through the middle of the S] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 165 x 305 mm
Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931 :[Wellington harbour. June 1927]
Date: 1927
From: Various artists :[Watercolour and pencil drawings by members of the Lysaght and Stowe families. ca 1870-1930]
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: B-190-007
Description: A hazy view of Wellington harbour, possibly at Petone. The Eastern hills can be seen in the distance and three ships, one steam and two sailing, are at the pier or heading towards it Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J S [signed monogram, in brushpoint, with the J painted down through the middle of the S] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and Chinese white on paper, 122 x 190 mm Provenance: Prior to purchase, owned privately
[Stowe, Jane] 1838?-1931 :[Wellington Harbour ca 1920]
Date: 1900 - 1930
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931; Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965; Forbes, Josephine Knyvett, 1917-2005
Reference: A-178-011
Description: Harbour with bush in the foreground, 2 steam and sailing ships, and the Eastern Hills in the background. Probably a view from Stowe Hill, Thorndon, where the artist lived. Inscriptions: Verso - [In pencil] Painted by Mrs Stowe aged about 80 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour with Chinese white 116 x 160 mm
Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931 :[Pink and white manuka flowers. ca 1900]
Date: 1895 - 1905
From: Various artists :[Watercolour and pencil drawings by members of the Lysaght and Stowe families. ca 1870-1930]
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: B-190-005
Description: An arrangement of manuka branches, some with white flowers and some with red. On the verso is the inscription 'For dear Lucy, with love and best wishes for Xmas and the New Year, from Mrs Stowe and Sylvia' Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on card, 255 x 128 mm
Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931 :[Cows amongst native bush, near the sea. ca 1900]
Date: 1895 - 1905
From: Various artists :[Watercolour and pencil drawings by members of the Lysaght and Stowe families. ca 1870-1930]
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: B-190-006
Description: A scene showing a bush-laden valley, with tree-ferns and other native bush, and showing the sea beyond. A small herd of cows can be seen bottom left, grazing on the vegetation Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 260 x 215 mm
Portraits of Leonard and Jane Stowe
From: Watt, Muriel Mary, 1917-2005: Photographs
Reference: 35mm-110859
Description: Black and white copy negative, two frames, showing two portraits, one of Leonard Stowe and the other of Jane Stowe. The original of Jane Stowe photographed by Elizabeth Greenwood of Wellington (studio imprint on mount). Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s) 2 frames. Physical Description: Black and white 35mm film negative Transfers: Related photographic prints at PAColl-10706-11 and PAColl-10706-12..
[Stowe, Jane], 1838?-1931 :Leaving church. For dear Mama. [1860s?]
Date: 1861 - 1870
From: [Stowe, Jane?], 1838?-1931 :[Four loose sketches removed from sketchbook E 636-q].
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: A-367-023
Description: Shows a woman and small girl holding hands as they pause in the church porch and the woman dips her hand in a water bowl or font. Loose wash drawing from the pages of E-636-q, facing page 19. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash, on sheet 285 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, through the family of the artist, in 2004.
Memorials - Surnames Sto-Sty
From: Alington, Margaret Hilda, 1920-2012 : Bolton Street Cemetery transcripts, notes and papers / compiled by Margaret Alington and others
Reference: MS-Papers-2260-074
Description: Surnames on headstones: Stowe; Stormont; Stoddart; Stockbridge; Stokes; Stock; Strang; McLean; Strange-More; Strike; Stuart; Stutfield; Styles, Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Stowe, Jane, 1838?-1931 :[Stream with trees and figures / JG. 1862]
Date: 1862
From: Various artists :[Scrapbook presented to Jane Greenwood, from her mother, 18 April 1861. 1861-1880?].
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: E-636-q-010
Description: Shows a calm river at the right, with a row of trees along its bank to the left. Three figures stand on this left bank and a plain and hills can be seen beyond in the distance. Formerly entitled: [River scene in Motueka?] Other Titles - Former title - [River scene in Motueka? 1865] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on page 280 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by a descendant of the artist, Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, in 2004.
Various artists :[Scrapbook presented to Jane Greenwood, from her mother, 18 April 1861...
Date: 1861 - 1880
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931; Watt, Muriel Mary, 1917-2005
Reference: E-636-q
Description: Includes sketches by Sarah Greenwood, John Greenwood, DG, WF, and others. Accompanied by list of titles of the works contained therein. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Watercolour sketches and chromolithographs, stuck to pages 280 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by a descendant of the artist, Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, in 2004.
Stowe, Jane, 1838?-1931 :[White rose. 1860s?]
Date: 1862 - 1870
From: Various artists :[Scrapbook presented to Jane Greenwood, from her mother, 18 April 1861. 1861-1880?].
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: E-636-q-025
Description: Shows a white rose and two buds on a stem with leaves. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on page 280 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by a descendant of the artist, Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, in 2004.
Stowe, Jane, 1838?-1931 :Wild flowers of New Zealand. [ca 1902-1910]
Date: 1902 - 1910
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931; Lysaght, Emily Muriel, 1875-1971; Watt, Muriel Mary, 1917-2005
Reference: E-635-f
Description: Includes watercolour drawings of Muehlenbeckia, clianthus, freyeinetia Banksii, Parsoncia?, Kowhai, Hebe (Veronica elliptica), clematis parviflora, Libertia ixioides, Fuchsia excorticata, red leptospermum, clematis paniculata, pterostylis, Hebe kulkeana, Pink leptospermum, white leptospermum, elytranthe, clematis. Accompanied by list of titles of the works contained therein. Muriel Stowe became Mrs Lysaght in 1902, and the album therefore dates from that date or later. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Watercolour sketches, on pages 353 x 246 mm. Provenance: The artist made this book for her daughter Muriel Lysaght, whose initials are on the cover (See accompanying sheet). Donated by Mrs Mary Watt, Muriel Lysaght's daughter, in 2004. Transfers: Related material at ATL-Group-00421..
[Stowe, Jane], 1838?-1931 :[Pergola on a headland. 1860s?]
Date: 1861 - 1870
From: [Stowe, Jane?], 1838?-1931 :[Four loose sketches removed from sketchbook E 636-q].
By: Stowe, Jane, 1838-1931
Reference: A-367-024
Description: A view of a stream leading away into a lake, with a small shelter structure on a promontory in the middle distance. Loose wash drawing from the pages of E-636-q, facing page 24. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and wash, on sheet 75 x 237 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Mary Watt, Wellington, through the family of the artist, in 2004.