A strong impulse for creativity, for self-expression in any form of art, has been part of human nature since the beginning of mankind, differently occurring for whatever reasons among individuals. We've all heard of Rembrandt, Rodin and the ever present Picasso, but what about the female population? Were women only the eternal inspiration of those great masters, or did some of the “muses” manage to excel in the turbulent and exciting play of the creative world? And if there were such extraordinary female minds, why aren't they mentioned more in art history books? These are some of the questions that have been occupying my mind recently, and since I know that there are, and were, exquisite female artists, I'll try to find and present some, in my opinion, of the most intriguing ones; the female pioneers who showed they could be more than models, wives, and mothers.
Adelaide Labille-Guiard, "Self-portrait with two pupils", (1785)
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