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    Maud Kathleen Lewis (née Dowley; March 7, 1903 – July 30, 1970) was a Canadian folk artist from Nova Scotia. 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 ...

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  2. Biography. Maud Lewis (1901–1970) has become one of Canada’s most renowned artists, the subject of numerous monographs, novels, plays, documentaries, and even a feature film. She was born into relative comfort and obscurity, and died in poverty, though enjoying national fame.

  3. Nov 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and art of Maud Lewis, a 20th-century painter who created bright and colorful paintings of animals, flowers, and outdoor scenes despite her physical limitations and poverty. Discover how she became a popular and influential folk artist in Canada and the US, and how she died at a young age.

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  5. Learn about Maud Lewis, a self-taught painter from Nova Scotia who created naïve art in a small house with her husband. See 18 of her artworks and explore her life story, influences and legacy.

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  6. Jun 16, 2017 · Learn about Maud Lewis, a reclusive and resilient painter who covered her home with colorful scenes of Nova Scotia life. Discover her biography, style, legacy, and the biopic Maudie starring Sally Hawkins.

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  7. May 17, 2023 · Maud Lewis was a Canadian painter and folk artist who overcame severe birth defects and social anxiety to become a national icon. Learn about her life, work, and legacy from this comprehensive article by Taylor C. Noakes.

  8. 3 days ago · Maud Lewis (1903–1970) was, and still is, one of Canada’s most celebrated folk artists, but even so, she’s often left out of the conversations about Canadian women’s art history. Lacking the training and sophistication of the Montreal-based Beaver Hall Group and the radical intrepidness of Vancouver artist Emily Carr, Lewis took a ...

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