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The gender gap in art history . In a collection of over 2,300 paintings spanning the 13th to early 20th century, why are there so few, 27 to be precise, by women? We explore the representation of women in the collection; the artists, the patrons, and the women who inspired our paintings.
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Dec 24, 2017 · Titled according to theme—such as Self Portraits, Mythology, and Nature and Ecology —the collections are packed full of free images for art lovers to search, browse, share, and download via NGA Images.
Mar 1, 2024 · Through these works of art, it is possible to trace the history of woman in all her many facets and accomplishments. Discover the representation of women in art throughout the centuries. From Eve to the baby born just moments ago, women are connected by an unbreakable bond.
- Olympia by Édouard Manets. 1863. Dimensions. 130 cm × 190 cm. Musée d’Orsay, Paris France. When Édouard Manet’s “Olympia” was first showcased in Paris it created quite a scandal.
- Whistlers Mother by James McNeill Whistlers. 1871. Dimensions. 144.3 cm × 162.4 cm. Musée d’Orsay, Paris France. In this depiction of Whistler’s mother, we can see a moment of tranquility and deep reflection.
- The Kiss by Gustav Klimts. 1907–1908. Dimensions. 180 cm × 180 cm. Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria. In this masterpiece by Gustav Klimts, we encounter a symbol of love and sensuality.
- Les Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso. 1907. Dimensions. 243.9 cm × 233.7 cm. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA. This artwork challenges representations of the form, with its angular and distorted figures.
Feb 28, 2023 · A look at 14 of the most famous female artists in history, from Artemisia Gentileschi to Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kahlo.
Browse artworks in USEUM's History exhibition, featuring classic and contemporary paintings, drawings and illustrations. Send free art e-cards, download copyright-free images (and where applicable learn from USEUM's educational pages) in the History exhibition on USEUM.
