Maria Oakey Dewing
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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.
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Born | Maria Oakey (1845-10-27)October 27, 1845 New York |
Died | December 13, 1927(1927-12-13) (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 |
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