Women artists in Paris, 1850-1900
(Book)

Published on the occasion of the traveling exhibition of the same name organized by the American Federation of Arts and held at Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO, October 22, 2017-January 14, 2018; Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY, February 17-May 13, 2018; and Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA, June 9-September 3, 2018.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-269) and index.

Paris was the epicenter of art during the latter half of the nineteenth century, luring artists from around the world with its academies, museums, salons, and galleries. Despite the city's cosmopolitanism and its cultural stature, Parisian society remained strikingly conservative, particularly with respect to gender. Nonetheless, many women painters chose to work and study in Paris at this time, overcoming immense obstacles to access the city's resources. 'Women Artists in Paris, 1850-1900' showcases the remarkable artistic production of women during this period of great cultural change, revealing the breadth and strength of their creative achievements. Guest Curator Laurence Madeline (Chief Curator at Musées d'art et d'histoire, Geneva) has selected close to seventy compelling paintings by women of varied nationalities, ranging from well-known artists such as Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, and Rosa Bonheur, to lesser-known figures such as Kitty Kielland, Louise Breslau, and Anna Ancher.