Maria Oakey Dewing | |
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.jpg) Thomas Dewing, Woman in Black: Portrait of Maria Oakey Dewing, oil on panel, 1887. | |
| Born | Maria Oakey October 27, 1845 New York |
| Died | December 13, 1927 (aged 82) New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Cooper Union, Antique School of National Academy of Fine Arts, John La Farge |
| Spouse | Thomas Dewing |
| Patron(s) | Charles Lang Freer, Whitelaw Reid, John Gellatly |
Maria Oakey Dewing (October 27, 1845 – December 13, 1927) was an American painter known for her depiction of flowers.[1] Her work was inspired by John La Farge and her love of gardening. She also made figure drawings and was a founding member of the Art Students League of New York. Dewing won bronze medals for two of her works at world expositions. She was married to the artist Thomas Dewing.
- ^ Joan Marter (20 January 2011). The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-533579-8. Retrieved 28 January 2012.