Ida Waugh

1846–1919 (age 73)

Artist/Illustrator

Biography

Ida Waugh, memorialized at The Woodlands, brought imagination to life through pen and paint, collaborating on beloved children’s books and earning a reputation for portraying youth with tenderness.

Her studio was a gathering place for fellow artists, and her dedication to the craft inspired apprentices and patrons alike, leaving a luminous thread in the tapestry of Philadelphia’s cultural life.