**early life and medical pursuits** maria kolisch, also known as maria sofia adolfine seligmann (married name, seligmann), was born in vienna, austria in 1895. her life's trajectory is a fascinating blend of medicine and art, reflecting the societal shifts of her time. initially, she began her career as a world war i nurse in her father's field hospital, a testament to her family's commitment to healthcare. **the intersection of art an…