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Abigail May Alcott Nieriker (July 26, 1840 – December 29, 1879) was an American artist and the youngest sister of Louisa May Alcott. She was the basis for the character Amy [1] (an anagram of May) in her sister's semi-autobiographical novel Little Women (1868).
Mar 8, 2023 · Abigail May Alcott Nieriker was the real Amy March from Little Women. However, she was so much more than an inspiration. Born under a lucky star, she earned praise from the toughest art critics.
Learn about the life and art of Abba May Alcott Nieriker, the youngest and most artistic daughter of Louisa May Alcott. Discover how she pursued her passion for painting, traveled to Europe, married a Swiss musician, and left her niece Lulu to Louisa.
May 11, 2018 · The youngest March sister is based on the youngest Alcott sister Abigail May, who went by her middle name (Amy spelled backwards). She had a passion for fine arts and fine clothes, but longed for...
Dec 14, 2020 · Abigail, better known as May, was the youngest Alcott sister, and she had big ambitions.
Abigail May Alcott Nieriker (July 26, 1840 – December 29, 1879) was an American artist and the youngest sister of Louisa May Alcott. She was the basis for the character Amy (an anagram of May) in her sister's semi-autobiographical novel Little Women (1868).
Abigail May Alcott was born July 26, 1840 into the eccentric – today we might say ‘progressive’ — Alcott family. Her father, Bronson Alcott, was a hopelessly improvident romantic, passionate about social justice and education.
