18th Century Female Artists: Little-Known Masterpieces

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Few women in 18th century Europe could attend art school, study anatomy or paint nude models. Yet many became virtuoso painters, although ignored over time by male art historians. Confined to the house, they usually painted portraits, family and friends, children, nature and still life. Many excelled at capturing facial features and expressions. This evening, you’ll experience a narrated slideshow of paintings by six women 18th century artists, including Elisabeth Le Brun, the sisters Marie-Denise and Marie-Victoire Lemoine, and Angelica Kauffman.

Tracy Marks, M.A. is author of four books, translated into nine languages, and has won several poetry and creative writing awards. She is also an experienced counselor. Tracy has taught in continuing ed for 43 years and specializes in literature, creative writing and personal growth courses.