Gertrude Martineau

Gertrude Martineau (1837 – 1 May 1924) was a British watercolour painter, woodcarver, and teacher. She was one of the earliest female professors at Bedford College for Women, where she directed the school of art.

Alongside Edith, her younger sister, Martineau was a member of a small group of female artists associated with the Pre-Raphaelites.

Martineau spent much of her time in London, also visiting the family's home in Rothiemurchus, Scotland. as well as teaching art and woodcarving.

In 1907, Martineau laid the foundation stone of the Martineau Memorial Hall in Norwich. In 1913, Martineau erected a monument at Rothiemurchus in commemoration of her father.

Gertrude Martineau died on 1 May 1924 at home in London.