Elizabeth Colwell: A Victorian Vision of Floral Still Life The world of 19th-century British art is often associated with grand landscapes and historical portraits, yet within this established canon resided a quietly remarkable talent – Elizabeth Colwell. Born in Bronson, Michigan, in 1881, she emerged as a master of the floral still life, capturing the delicate beauty of roses, primroses, and fruit with an exquisite attention to deta…