Bertha Evelyn Jaques: A Pioneer of Botanical Printmaking and Midwestern Landscape Art Bertha Evelyn Jaques (1863-1941) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of American printmaking, particularly recognized for her exquisite cyanotype photographs and meticulously crafted botanical etchings. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition—her father was a sculptor—Jaques possessed an innate fascination with visual representation from a young age, shaping her lifelong dedication to capturing the beauty of both the natural world and urban environments. Early Life & Education: Jaques r…