A Life Intertwined with Art and Affection Clare ‘Tony’ Atwood, born Clara Atwood in Richmond, United Kingdom, in 1866, was a British painter whose artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of significant social change and personal complexity. Her life wasn't simply one dedicated to canvas and color; it was a tapestry woven with unconventional relationships and a quiet defiance of societal norms. From her formal training at Westminster School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art – where she likely absorbed influences from masters like Henry Tonks and Philip Wilson Steer – Atwood embar…