Maxa Nordau (1897-1993) was a French painter, born on January 10, 1897, into a Jewish family. She was the daughter of Max Nordau, a prominent Zionist, physician, journalist, and author, and Anna Dons-Kaufmann. Her father was a key intellectual and colleague of Theodor Herzl in the early Zionist movement, contributing significantly to the theoretical foundations for the establishment of the State of Israel. Maxa Nordau dedicated herself to preserving and promoting her father's substantial Zionist legacy through her artistic endeavors and archival work, ensuring his contributions remained recognized. She passed away on September 16, 1993. As an artist, Nordau was recognized for her diverse subject matter, which included landscapes, city buildings, still life, and notably, portraits and nudes. She frequently traveled throughout the Middle East, where she drew inspiration for many of her works, often depicting Arab or Jewish women she encountered during her journeys. Her artistic training included studies with notable instructors such as Lopez Mezquita and Jules Adler, who provided her with instruction in oil painting, drawing, and watercolors.