Catherine Maude Nichols: A Norfolk Visionary Born in the heart of Norwich in 1847, Catherine Maude Nichols’ life and artistic journey were inextricably linked to her home county – a landscape she would come to capture with remarkable sensitivity and technical skill. Her early years were shaped by a privileged upbringing, nurtured by a father deeply involved in local affairs and possessing an appreciation for art, evidenced by his collection of paintings and his encouragement of his daughter’s creative pursuits. This familial support, coupled with her own innate talent, laid the foundation fo…