Frances Walker (1861 – 1951): A Scottish Impressionist Championing Female Artistic Independence Frances Walker was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1861, into a family of artists and educators. Her father, William Aiken Walker, was a celebrated Luminist painter who instilled in her a deep appreciation for capturing the beauty of nature with luminous colors and subtle brushstrokes—a style that would profoundly influence Walker’s own artistic vision. Growing up amidst intellectual stimulation fostered an early interest in art and literature, shaping her lifelong dedication to creative pursuits.…