Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Sarah Margaret Armour Robertson, born June 16, 1891, in Montreal, Canada, was the eldest daughter of John Armour Robertson and Jessie Anne Christie—a family rooted in Scottish heritage. Her formative years unfolded amidst a backdrop of modest means, punctuated by periods of financial strain that nonetheless fostered an unwavering dedication to her artistic pursuits. At the tender age of nineteen, she embarked on a transformative journey toward creative fulfillment with a Wood Scholarship awarded to the Art Association of Montreal, under the tutelage of Will…