Sarah Ann Featon: Pioneer of New Zealand Botanical Art Sarah Ann Featon (née Porter, c. 1848 – 28 April 1927) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of New Zealand art history—a woman who defied societal expectations and passionately pursued her artistic vision to create enduring legacies of botanical illustration. Born in England around 1848, she embarked on a transformative journey to New Zealand with her husband, Edward Featon…