Background
Adamson, Joy was born on January 20, 1910 in Troppau, Silesia, Germany. Daughter of Victor and Traute Gessner.
conservationist illustrator painter author
Adamson, Joy was born on January 20, 1910 in Troppau, Silesia, Germany. Daughter of Victor and Traute Gessner.
Educated Staats Prüfung, Vienna, Austria, 1972. Diploma dressmaking, 1928. Student art, 1929-1932, medicine, 1933-1935.
Painter and illustrator 1938-1980. Works exhibited National Museum, Nairobi, Kenya, Tryon Gallery, Nairobi, 1972, Tyron Gallery, London, Indian Tea Center, London, Natural History Museum, Los Angeles. Researcher wild animals, 1956-1980.
Author, 1958-1980. Head Elsa Wild Animal appeal, United Kingdom, 1961, United States, 1969, Canada, 1971.
Clubs: Nanyuki, Nairobi (Kenya).
Married Victor von Klarwill, 1935. Married second, Peter Bally, 1938.