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A Studio of Her Own: Women Artists in Boston 1870-1940 [Hardcover]

Erica E. Hirshler (Author)
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Complementing a Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibit of the same name, Hirshler's book chronicles the birth and evolution of women artists who trained or were centered in Boston. The John Moors Cabot curator of American painting at the Museum of Fine Arts, Hirshler found her niche rediscovering lesser-known artists with her previous work, Dennis Miller Bunker: American Impressionist. She hits her stride with this new study, providing a standard for regional treatments of women artists. The book not only surveys artists grouped together solely by gender or artistic medium but also establishes the intertwining and harmonious relationships among several Bostonian generations. In addition, the original research generates fresh interest in a largely forgotten or unknown aesthetic stratum of New England. Hirshler delves into challenges specific to female artists, thus marrying art history with social history and appealing to a wider audience. Abundant illustrations, artists' biographies, and extensive footnotes make this essential for academic libraries specializing in art history. Rebecca Tolley-Stokes, East Tennessee State Univ., Johnson City
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…an intelligent survey of the intersection among feminist, cultural, and artistic issues in a pivotal 70-year period. -- The Boston Globe, December 2, 2001 --Richard Dyer

…more than mere catalog…examines the lives and works of 40 artists, in effect ensuring their survival in the public consciousness. -- The Boston Globe --Christine Temin

…original research generates fresh interest…Hirshler delves into challenges specific to female artists, thus marrying art history with social history… -- Library Journal, August 2001 --Rebecca Tolley-Stokes

…tells the interwoven stories of 40 women artists and their resourcefulness in dealing with societal restrictions. -- Publishers Weekly, August 13, 2001 Publishers Weekly, August 13, 2001
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 227 pages
  • Publisher: MFA Publications; 1st edition (August 2, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0878464824
  • ISBN-13: 978-0878464821
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #564,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An important contribution, March 26, 2010
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In the interest of full disclosure, the author and I are both involved with the Boston Women's Heritage Trail. However, my respect for her work stands on its own.

Hirshler's book is an important contribution to understanding women artists in Boston during the nineteenth century and how it was that this group was able to step forward and become professional artists. She looks at the historical forces that both kept them back and propelled them forward, who they were, what training they received and where, where they lived and worked, how they were received my their families and the public, and so on. She also examines the work itself as a curator, and provides great insight into style and technique.

This book is thorough, and fascinating. Also, the images of the women's work are fabulous. These women were not only courageous, they were GOOD!

I use Hirshler's book all the time in the talks and tours I give about Boston women artists. It is an essential resource.

--Bonnie Hurd Smith

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