Mary Dawson Elwell (previous married name Mary Dawson Holmes, born Mary Dawson Bishop) was a British painter active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
She was married to painter Frederick William Elwell, and her work is sometimes overshadowed by his. Contemporary searches bring up little biographical information on her. The best source I’ve been able to find is this nicely succinct account on My Daily Art Display.
I particularly enjoy Mary Dawson Elwell’s serene, contemplative interiors, filled with subtle light shining on polished wooden surfaces, gilded picture frames and pottery.
