Background
She was born in Russell Square, London, the second daughter of Charles Tennant (1796–1873) and Gertrude Barbara Rich Collier (1819–1918).
She was born in Russell Square, London, the second daughter of Charles Tennant (1796–1873) and Gertrude Barbara Rich Collier (1819–1918).
She studied painting under Edward Poynter at the Slade School of Fine Art, London and with Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris.
She edited her husband"s autobiography, reportedly removing any references to other women in Stanley"s life. She was also an author and illustrated several books, including London Street Arabs in 1890.