Beryl Fowler: A Cumbrian Visionary of Rural Life Beryl Fowler (1881-1963), born Mary Beryl Menzies in Newcastle upon Tyne, was more than simply an English painter; she was a keen observer and devoted chronicler of the rugged beauty and enduring traditions of rural Cumbria. Her legacy resides not just in the canvases that bear her name – predominantly evocative landscapes and intimate portraits – but also in her ability to capture the very soul of a vanishing way of life, a testament to the power of observation and a deep connection with the land. Fowler’s artistic journey began under the tu…