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Maud Lewis

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Born March 7, 1903[1]
Birthplace South Ohio, Nova Scotia[1]
Died July 30, 1970[2]
Occupation Folk artist / painter[2]
Region Nova Scotia[2]

Maud Lewis was a Canadian folk artist from Nova Scotia, known for her colourful paintings of rural life.

Context

Maud Lewis was born Maud Kathleen Dowley on March 7, 1903, in South Ohio, Nova Scotia [1]. She married Everett Lewis and lived in a tiny house in Marshalltown, Nova Scotia [2]. Her paintings, which often depicted landscapes, animals, and flowers, sold for as little as two dollars and as much as ten dollars [3]. She achieved national recognition in 1964 and 1965 [2]. Today, she is celebrated as one of Canada’s most beloved folk artists [3].

Documented claims

  • She became one of Canada’s most renowned artists and an iconic figure in Nova Scotia. [3]
  • Her work is described as colourful and playful depictions of rural life. [3]
  • She painted almost every surface of her one-bedroom home with flowers, birds, and butterflies. [3]

Questions and answers

Did Maud Lewis ever find her daughter?

The source packet does not mention a daughter, so this information is not available.

How much is a Maud Lewis painting worth?

During her lifetime, her paintings sold for as little as two dollars and as much as ten dollars [3].

What was Maud Lewis' disability?

The source packet does not specify a disability, so this information is not available.

What happened to Everett after Maudie died?

The source packet does not provide information about Everett after Maud's death.

Sources

  1. Biography - Maud Lewis — aci-iac.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Facts and Four Unanswered Questions About Maud Lewis — kathystinson.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Maud Lewis — artnet.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People