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Carlile’s portrait is the earliest work by a female artist in Tate’s collection
A 17th-Century portrait by the first woman in Britain thought to work as a professional portrait painter in oil is acquired by the Tate.
Source: Tate announces female artist first with 17th-Century portrait – BBC News
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September 21, 2016 at 16:02
beetleypete
That’s a valuable acquisition indeed. Nice to know that such a rare work is staying in the country.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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September 21, 2016 at 16:04
First Night Design
Indeed. x
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September 21, 2016 at 16:30
janetweightreed10
I heard this on the news today….Look forward to seeing it there….Hope your day is going well..janet:)xx
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September 21, 2016 at 17:47
First Night Design
A nice clean day as my lady has just been. She’s a real treasure and we’re so comfortable in each other’s company. Happy Painting. xx
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September 23, 2016 at 07:48
janetweightreed10
What a find…that’s wonderful:)
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September 21, 2016 at 18:03
Silver Screenings
This is an interesting (and beautiful) painting, all the more so for the woman in it.
I was struck by what the curator said about our perception of painting masters being men. I’m certainly guilty of that – I never think about female painters back in the day. I must do more reading on them.
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September 21, 2016 at 18:09
First Night Design
I don’t think we need to feel guilty. I think it’s because it’s been a male-centric society for so long that we simply haven’t been given the information on the woman in history. Since running my history blog, I’ve discovered so many females who have excelled in their fields and whom we should all know about but don’t. Long live the blog!
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September 21, 2016 at 18:21
Silver Screenings
That’s true, Sarah. You really have explored women in art history. I’ve become a real smarty pants since reading your blog. Really, there’s no living with me. 😉
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September 21, 2016 at 18:13
olganm
Very good news indeed. Thanks for sharing, Sarah.
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September 21, 2016 at 18:30
First Night Design
Pleasure.
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September 21, 2016 at 22:16
davidprosser
So glad such an important work is to stay in the UK.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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September 21, 2016 at 22:29
First Night Design
Absolutely, David. Equally massive hugs xxx
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September 24, 2016 at 18:08
Lynz Real Cooking
Wow elegant
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September 24, 2016 at 18:46
First Night Design
She certainly is!
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September 24, 2016 at 20:46
Lynz Real Cooking
love this Sarah!
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