Beatrice Emma Parsons (1869–1955): A Watercolorist Capturing Devonshire’s Soul Beatrice Emma Parsons (née Haggerty), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 17, 1869, was a British watercolor artist who achieved renown for her meticulous depictions of Cornish and Devon landscapes. Her artistic journey began with an early fascination for botanical illustration—a passion nurtured by her father’s encouragement—and blossomed into a prol…