Female miniature painter who trained in Melbourne but lived mostly in London and New York, returning to Australia for the odd exhibition, instead exhibiting with royal societies in London. Among her subjects were dancers and princesses. She settled in England for her husband's film career, returning eventually to Australia.
'WORKS: Art in Australia 15 August 1938 p.19; p.17 illustrates a pleasant miniature in colour, Patricia 1934 (daughter of the artist at the age of thirteen years) signed 'Stella Lewis Marks'.'.
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I have added the two more recognised ways of referring to the artist after her marriage. From 1911 she signed her works Stella Lewis Marks. For a source see website: montyandstellamarks.com. -
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