Maud Lewis: Boats in Harbor

Maud Lewis was born into a loving Nova Scotia family who accepted her physical limitations. When her parents died and she was forced to find her own way in the world, she married and set up a modest household in a small cabin. Despite the hardships she faced, she was ...more

A unique perspective on the work of Maud Lewis, incorporating the landscapes that inspired Canada's foremost folk artist, with photographs of the areas where Maud painted. ...more

For many years, Maud Lewis was one of Nova Scotia's best-loved folk painters. In the 1990s she was embraced by the rest of the country when the landmark exhibition of her work The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis travelled across Canada. By the time the tour was over, half a ...more

Maud Lewis (1903-1970) was recognized and revered in her own lifetime, She offered her endearing images to the passing world through her roadside sign, Paintings for Sale and was rewarded by the enthusiastic response she received from both the community and tourists as well as from art collectors. The Illuminated ...more