Project Gutenberg 2012-03-23 Public domain in the USA. 1026 Sparrow, Walter Shaw 1862 1940 Shaw-Sparrow, Walter Sparrow, W. Shaw (Walter Shaw) Women Painters of the World From the Time of Caterina Vigri, 1413-1463, to Rosa Bonheur and the Present Day Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_Painters_of_the_World Women painters in Italy since the fifteenth century / Walter Shaw Sparrow -- Early British women painters / Walter Shaw Sparrow -- Modern British women painters / Ralph Peacock -- Women painters in the United States of America / Walter Shaw Sparrow -- Of women painters in France / Léonce Bénédite, translated into English by Edgar Preston -- Women painters in Belgium and in Holland / N. Jany, translated into English by Edgar Preston -- Women painters in Germany and Austria, in Russia, Switzerland and Spain / Wilhelm Schölermann, translated into English by Wilfrid Sparroy -- Some Finnish women painters / Helena Westermarck. E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Women Painters of the World" by Walter Shaw Sparrow is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to document the contributions of women artists in painting throughout history, from the time of Caterina Vigri in the 15th century up to contemporary figures like Rosa Bonheur. It delves into the lives, styles, and works of various female painters across different cultures and time periods, showcasing their artistic achievements in a male-dominated field. The opening portion of the book sets a reflective tone, discussing the nature of genius and its connection to gender. Sparrow argues for the invaluable contributions of women artists, emphasizing the unique qualities they bring to the art world, such as emotional depth and maternal insight. He mentions early female painters, including Caterina Vigri, and outlines the historical context that shaped women's roles in art, pointing out the gradual evolution of their opportunities and recognition. This preface encapsulates the book's intent to celebrate and acknowledge the significance of women in the history of painting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39000/39000-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Painting -- History Women painters -- Biography ND Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 399174 2025-08-16T03:30:11.972282 text/html 374097 2012-03-22T22:31:51 text/html 32949211 2025-08-16T03:30:50.049592 application/epub+zip 32810458 2025-08-16T03:30:19.274316 application/epub+zip 157126 2025-08-16T03:30:14.812238 application/epub+zip 32701691 2025-08-16T03:31:09.748476 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 32578829 2025-08-16T03:30:36.647172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241877 2022-09-17T17:58:57.057482 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239344 2025-08-16T03:30:07.697272 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 238831 2012-03-22T22:28:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 238879 2012-03-22T22:28:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21639 2025-08-16T03:31:10.408477 application/rdf+xml 15870 2025-08-16T03:30:14.995225 image/jpeg 2165 2025-08-16T03:30:14.904230 image/jpeg 84270 2012-03-22T22:28:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 31449917 2012-03-27T08:25:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 83962 2012-03-22T22:28:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 31662693 2025-08-16T03:30:13.696240 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia