mehetable stoddard sumner (welles) was a prominent american artist born in boston, united states in 1767. she was also known as sumner and was active in the early 19th century until her death in 1852. mehetable stoddard sumner (welles) is notable for being one of the few female artists of her time, making her contributions to the art world even more significant. early life and career mehetable's early life and training are not well-documented, but it is known that she was born into a family of modest means. her talent for art was recognized at a young age, and she began receiving lessons from…