Rhoda Holmes Nicholls, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rhoda Holmes Nicholls

English American watercolor and oil painter

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1854

Place of Birth: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 07-Sep-1930

Profession: painter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Rhoda Holmes Nicholls (March 28, 1854 – September 7, 1930) was an English-American watercolor and oil painter, born in Coventry, England.
She studied art in England and Italy, and her work was viewed and praised at the time by the queens of both countries.
A body of work was created in South Africa by Nicholls of Port Elizabeth area's scenery, wildlife and architecture.
She lived there on her brothers' 25,000-acre ostrich farm for one year. Her watercolor paintings and illustrations were published in journals, and her oil paintings won awards in the United States and Europe.
Nicholls was a successful artist, writer and art instructor.
She was actively involved in many art organizations as a member and leader.