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Elizabeth Coffin

Artist, educator and philanthropist (1850-1930) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 79

Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin (1850-1930) was an American artist, educator and philanthropist who is known for her paintings of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Well-educated and accomplished, she was one of the "New Women" of the 19th century who explored opportunities not traditionally available to women.

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She was the first person in the United States to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree and was the first woman admitted to the Hague Academy of Fine Arts. She opened a school in Nantucket that had been only open to men and offered several types of trade and crafts work courses to both genders.

Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1930 · aged 79