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| | Born in Hastings, England on Oct. 24, 1830. North was a wealthy spinster who embarked on a tour in 1871 to record the exotic flowers of the world. While in California in 1875, she painted in Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco, often accompanied by artist Mary Menton. North died in Gloucestershire, England on Aug. 30, 1890. In: Marianne North Gallery (Kew, England). | Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
A Vision of Eden: The Life & Work of Marianne North (Webb & Bower Publishers, 1980); Women Artists of the American West; London Times, 9-8-1890 (obituary). | | Nearly 20,000 biographies can be found in Artists in California 1786-1940 by Edan Hughes and is available for sale ($150). For a full book description and order information please click here. |
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