Maria Morris Miller | |
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| Born | February 12, 1813 |
| Died | October 29, 1875 |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Known for | Botanical lithographs |
| Spouse | Garrett Miller |
| Parent(s) | Guy and Sybilla Morris |
Maria Morris Miller (1813–1875) was a Canadian artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia who is known for her botanical paintings and illustrations. She presented her work to Queen Victoria and received royal patronage for life.[1] She is also the first professional woman artist in Nova Scotia, recognized in her field during her active career years.[2] She worked with scientists and government officials, garnering her accolades as the "Audubon of Nova Scotian field flowers".[3]
- ^ "Women of Canada : their life and work / compiled by the National Council of Women of Canada at the request of the Hon. Sydney Fisher for distribution at the Paris International Exhibition, 1900". s.n. – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Maria Morris Miller". thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
- ^ Guildford, Janet (1995). "Maria Morris Miller: The Many Functions of her Art". Atlantis: Critical Studies in Gender, Culture & Social Justice. 20 (1): 113–124.