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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Lavinia Fontana

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Lavinia Fontana, the first woman painter to have had a successful artistic career.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
The permanent collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Images of artwork, biographies and profiles are all available, organized by century. You can search for a particular female artist as well.
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Abc Art, Books, and Creativity: Artist Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource highlights several female artists from various visual art genres. You can view one piece from each artist and read their biography. Included in the list of women are Frida Kahlo and Alma Woodsey Thomas.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Maria Cosway

For Students 9th - 10th
This is one of few articles that focuses on Maria Cosway solely. Typically she is discussed in the shadow of her husband, Richard. This is the biography of Maria Cosway, one of the fine miniature painters of the 18th century. Please note...
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Women Artists in History

For Students 9th - 10th
solid list of female artists through time that includes links to other websites (some better than others) about these famous artists. Too many names to mention!