Maria Oakey Dewing (October 27, 1845 – December 13, 1927) was an American painter known for her depiction of flowers. 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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Maria Richards Oakey 27 October 1845 New York
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Died |
13 December 1927 (aged 82) New York City
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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