Maud Lewis | |
|---|---|
 Lewis in front of her home | |
| Born | Maud Kathleen Dowley March 7, 1903 [1] South Ohio, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | July 30, 1970 (aged 67) Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | Folk art |
| Spouse | Everett Lewis |
Maud Kathleen Lewis (née Dowley; March 7, 1903 – July 30, 1970) was a Canadian folk artist from Nova Scotia.[2] She lived most of her life in poverty in a small house in Marshalltown, Nova Scotia. She achieved national recognition in 1964 and 1965 for her cheerful paintings of landscapes, animals and flowers, which offer a nostalgic and optimistic vision of her native province.[3] Several books, plays and films have been produced about her. She remains one of Canada's most celebrated folk artists. Her works are displayed at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, as well as her restored house, whose walls she adorned with her art. Despite her recognition, Lewis never had a museum exhibition, nor was her work collected by art galleries or museum during her lifetime.[4]
- ^ "Maud Lewis". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on August 18, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ^ "'The Snow Queen' takes on Canadian twist" Archived 2015-05-18 at the Wayback Machine. CBC News Dec 04, 2014
- ^ Cronin, Ray (2021). Maud Lewis: Life & Work. Toronto: Art Canada Institute. ISBN 978-1-4871-0267-8.
- ^ Cronin, Ray (2023). Halifax Art & Artists: An Illustrated History. Toronto: Art Canada Institute. ISBN 978-1-4871-0315-6.