Women Artists
From The Huntington’s art and library collections, this grouping features a selection of European, American, and Asian works made by women artists from the 18th century to the present. This set sheds light on a wide range of Eastern and Western objects produced by female painters, illustrators, designers, quiltmakers, embroiderers, photographers, calligraphers, and owners and managers of workshops who left an indelible mark on the world of art and literature. These works document the groundbreaking contributions of local and international female artists who broke with societal expectations, challenged norms, and in many cases, advocated for change to build a career in their field. The selection also includes a few artworks that were inspired by trailblazing women. The pieces in this collection act as records of the power of female artistic expression, creativity, and vision throughout the centuries.
Lidded Vase
Decorative arts
Edme-Francois Bouillat the elder, Pierre-André Le Guay fils aînè, Étienne-Henri LeGuay, Philippe Parpette, Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, Geneviève Taillandier
27.34
Lidded Vase
Decorative arts
Edme-Francois Bouillat the elder, Pierre-André Le Guay fils aînè, Étienne-Henri LeGuay, Philippe Parpette, Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, Geneviève Taillandier
27.35
Lidded Vase
Decorative arts
Edme-Francois Bouillat the elder, Pierre-André Le Guay fils aînè, Étienne-Henri LeGuay, Philippe Parpette, Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, Geneviève Taillandier
27.36
King Charles I as Solomon with Four Cardinal Virtues: Justice, Wisdom, Fortitude, and Temperance
Decorative arts
Unknown, British, 17th Century
2017.5.20
The meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
Decorative arts
Unknown, British, 17th Century
2017.5.21
Miss Anthony
Visual Materials
Portrait of Susan B. Anthony seated at her desk, left profile.
photCL 352 (29)
Joanne Leonard collages, 1973-1975
Visual Materials
This collection contains 5 original mixed-media collages on paper by artist Joanne Leonard (b. 1940). All the works are signed and dated by the artist.
photCL 598
