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Mary Lemon Waller
A Life Dedicated to Portraiture Mary Lemon Waller, born in the quaint coastal town of Bideford, Devon, in 1851, emerged as a significant figure within the British art scene during the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. Her journey began amidst the burgeoning artistic opportunities available to women, though navigating this landscape required both talent and determination. The daughter of Reverend Hugh Fowler, she received an earl
y education that fostered her innate creativity, leading her to pursue formal training at an art school in Gloucester. This initial grounding proved pivotal, providing a foundation upon which she would build a successful career as a portrait painter. Recognizing the need for further refinement, Waller continued her studies at the prestigious Royal Academy Schools – a crucial step for any aspiring artist of the time, and particularly no…