Birthdate: July 6, 1796
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Died: December 18, 1863
Maria Martin Bachman, an American watercolor painter and scientific illustrator from Charleston, South Carolina, played a key role in John James Audubon’s works, The Birds of America and Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. As Audubon’s only female principal assistant, she showcased her talent and expertise by creating detailed background paintings that brought Audubon’s illustrations to life. Bachman’s contributions solidified her reputation as a skilled artist and valuable collaborator in the scientific community.
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