After two years of study samples of her work were sent to London .
She was awarded a four - year scholarship to study in London at the Royal Academy of Arts , a remarkable achievement for a Tasmanian artist , especially a woman , at that time .
After two years of study samples of her work were sent to London and she was awarded a four - year scholarship to study in London at the Royal Academy of Arts , a remarkable achievement for a Tasmanian artist , especially a woman , at that time .