Flora Lion: A Portraitist of Her Time Flora Marguerite Lion (December 3, 1878 – May 15, 1958) stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Victorian and Edwardian art, particularly within the realm of portraiture. Born in London to an English father and French mother—a heritage that undoubtedly shaped her artistic sensibilities—Lion embarked on a prolific career spanning several decades, establishing herself as one of Britain’s mos…