Rhoda Holmes Nicholls

Rhoda Holmes Nicholls (March 28, 1854 – September 7, 1930) was an English-American watercolor and oil painter, born in Coventry, England. She studied art in England and Italy, and her show was viewed and praised at the become old by the queens of both countries. A body of produce a result was created in South Africa by Nicholls of Port Elizabeth area's scenery, wildlife and architecture. She lived there upon her brothers' 25,000-acre ostrich farm for one year.

Her watercolor paintings and illustrations were published in journals, and her oil paintings won awards in the United States and Europe. Nicholls was a rich artist, writer and art instructor. She was actively vigorous in many art organizations as a supporter and leader.