Painting Her Own Path: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Triumph
Painting Her Own Path: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Triumph As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on remarkable yet often overlooked women in the arts. One such figure is Amalia Kussner, a determined and immensely talented miniature portraitist who rose to prominence during the Gilded Age, capturing the […]
A Woman in Motion: The Independent Spirit of Surrealist Artist Jacqueline Lamba
Portrait of Jacqueline Lamba a woman in motion: the independant spirit of jacqueline lamba Jacqueline Lamba, the French artist who lived from 1910 to 1993, is a name often overshadowed by the giants of the Surrealist movement. While she was married to the influential André Breton, Lamba’s own artistic merit deserves recognition. This fiercely independent […]
Lee Miller: More than a Muse
Lee Miller, Self-Portrait, Paris, France, c. 1930 Forget the “muse” label. Lee Miller was a powerhouse in her own right. This captivating American wasn’t just the stunning face of Man Ray’s iconic Surrealist photographs (although, we can’t deny she owned that role!). Lee’s journey began in the glamorous world of New York modeling, but her […]
Unveiling the Radiance of Sofonisba Anguissola: A Renaissance Iconoclast
Self-Portrait, c. 1556, oil on panel, 13,2 cm diameter. Fondation Custodia, Collection Frits Lugt, Paris, France. In the rich tapestry of Renaissance artistry, one figure shines brightly, defying conventions and leaving an indelible mark on the canvas. Born into a noble family in Cremona, Italy, around 1532, Sofonisba Anguissola enjoyed privileges that were uncommon for […]
