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1098
Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen was an artist in many forms. Most notably, I’d say her gift as a composer was one of her greatest contributions to her legacy as an artist. Hildegard, born in 1098 was the 10th child.... -
1496
Marietta Borovier
The first thing in all articles I’ve read regarding Marietta Borovier is who her father was, as if her name bears no merit without being attached to a successful male. -
Fede Galizia
Fede, as many other young female artists, learned from her father. She was an accomplished artist from a very young age. A still life that draws you in. Beautiful, smooth, long stem cherries full of color. Elegantly placed upon a silver stand. The design and height of the stand give way to a very high class fruit stand. An ever so delicate butterfly rests lightly upon the very life-like textured leaves. -
Giovanna Garzoni
With a chipped ceramic bowl holding nature's bounty close. These life-like lemons with their textured bumpy peel attached to the branches with blooms and buds. Leaves slightly turning as if they have actually been plucked from its source of water and are true to life beginning to brown and become breakable around the edges. -
Luisa Roldan
This art piece was carved by Luisa Roldan in 1692. Luisa Roldan is the first known sculptor in Spain. Many of her sculptures are of a religious theme and can still be found today in churches across Spain.It is said that she would create the sculpture and other family members would paint them, this was interesting to me because most of the art I have had the pleasure of looking into recently was by an artist who works solo. -
Rachel Ruysch
This still life is absolutely beautiful to me, painted by Rachel Ruysch in 1741. The attention to detail is impeccable here, from the depth and texture of the leaves to the legs on the beetle, as well as wings on the bee; this still life is captivating. A dark background with colorful flowers that draw your eyes into each one. -
Antoinette Befort
Oil on canvas likely inspired by the decades of war French men and women faced the repercussions of. It is said that although Napoleon himself had a distaste for women writers that he and his family became supporters of several pieces of art by women, and commissioned some as well. In this photo you can see a physically exhausted father, lovingly cared for by his daughter. The attention to detail is really great. I can feel how tired her father is, I can see the gentle concern for him in -
Rosalinda Sharples
Rosalinda came from a family of artists as her mother, father, and brother were all artists as well. There is a whole lot of life within this oil on canvas, I wonder if this is three generations of family? It has a dark background with the faces lit up by a lit candle. The mother looks as if she may be in night clothes while the child and elderly woman do not. -
Berthe Morisot
Berthe Morisot, gifted with a mother who believed in her daughter's artistic ability, was given an education in art. Her art was regularly displayed at the Paris Salon and she was given much recognition during her lifetime. -
Cecilia Beaux
Cecilia Beaux was an American artist born in 1855, and well known for her portraits. Raised by her Aunt and Grandmother after her mother passed away when she was just a young girl. Interested in art at a young age she took lessons from a relative. In 1876 she began studying at The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, becoming the very first female professor to teach there. -
HARRIET WHITNEY FRISHMUTH
An American sculptor born in 1880, and living until 1980. Known for representing female figures in bronze. Many of her sculptures are of dancers in motion. -
FRIDA KAHLO
FRIDA KHALO While Frida was European, she didn’t focus or seem to identify with this part of her history. She was of German and Spanish decent. Kahlo was born in Mexico City in 1907. An unfortunate accident leaving her in a hospital bed for months is how she began painting. In this way her tragedy was turned into a positive in her life. She often did self portraits. In Kahlo’s words, “I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.” -
LEONORA CARRINGTON
LEONORA CARRINGTON
Born in Lancashire, England in 1917. It is said her art is un-tethered to a specific religion or culture. When I see her art it is full of imagination and creativity. She was drawn to surrealism, and took a liking to the work of Max Ernst and later developing a relationship with him and then making a home together in France. When the Nazi’s occupied France in 1940, Leonora fled and suffered a breakdown which caused her to be a patient in a psychiatric hospital. -
JUDY CHICAGO
This piece, a ceremonial banquet by Judy Chicago is on display at the Brooklyn Museum and was created between 1974-1979. Set up on a triangle shaped table and decorated with embroidered runners, gold chalices and utensils. Porcelain plates based on vulvar and butterfly forms. With 39 place settings each paying homage to a woman in history and naming 999 others to give recognition to a total of 1,038 women. This is one of her most famous and well known pieces. -
Roots Van Der Vliet
I absolutely love this painting. The goal Roos had here was to force the viewer to look back into the eyes of her artwork rather than just passing by. With striking Hazel eyes, thick eyebrows, and long gorgeous dark hair I think she more than achieved that here. Roos wanted the interpretation left up to the art and the viewer rather than her thoughts on her work. -
Kei Meguro
Pencil drawing by Kei Meguro, with added digital manipulation. She is a Japanese female artist, who does pencil drawings of women she refers to as “babes”. Many of her works are celebrities that she adds her own personal style to. She largely focuses on the eyes and hair being a focal point. Her beautiful soft feminine work almost looks like a photograph. Kei is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York.