early life and career mary augusta stewart houston, also known as augusta stewart west, was a canadian artist born in toronto in 1903. her life marked the beginning of a new era in canadian art, as she pioneered the extension program at the art gallery of toronto (now the art gallery of ontario) for twelve years. this tenure not only showcased her administrative prowess but also highlighted her passion for art history, which she lectured on during her time at the gallery. artistic legacy and influences though her own artwork is not as widely documented as her contributions to the canadian art…