Angell, Helen Cordelia (1847–1884)
Angell, Helen Cordelia (1847–1884)
English painter. Name variations: Helen Cordelia Coleman. Born Helen Coleman, 1847, in England; died 1884 in England; sister of William Coleman (pottery painter).
One of the best flower painters of 19th century, was trained as an artist by brother and in return assisted with his decorative work for Minton Pottery; earned reputation as flower painter; married postmaster for southwest London and continued to paint; joined Dudley Gallery because of freedoms granted to women in exhibitions (1865); benefitted from Queen Victoria's support of women artists; appointed "Flower Painter in Ordinary" by Queen Victoria (1879); elected member of Royal Watercolor Society (1879).
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