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Autoportrait Day 43~ Diane Edison

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A random survey of self-portraits created by women through the centuries

Portraitist and educator Diane Edison (born 1950)

1. Self-Portrait, 1996 / Oil on panel / Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia

2. Close, But No Cigar, 2002 / Colored pencil on black paper / Private collection

3. Self Portrait in a Red Shirt, 2002 / Colored pencil, pastel, and graphite on paper
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas

4. Self-Portrait, 2015 / Colored pencil on black paper / Private collection

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Autoportrait Day 31~ Eugenie Tripier Le Franc

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A random survey of self-portraits created by women through the centuries

French artist Eugenie Tripier Le Franc (1797-1872)

Self-Portrait attributed to Eugénie Tripier Le Franc / Brown ink, graphite,
and white opaque watercolor on wove paper / Brooklyn Museum, NYC

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Autoportrait Day 21~ Esther Inglis

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A random survey of self-portraits created by women through the centuries

Artist and calligrapher Esther Inglis (1571-1624)

1. Portrait of Esther Inglis by Esther Inglis, 1601 / Manuscript / Spencer Collection, New York Public Library

2. Portrait of Esther Inglis by Esther Inglis, 1607 / Manuscript / Royal Collection Trust, London, UK

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Autoportrait Day 10~ Elaine de Kooning

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A random survey of self-portraits created by women through the centuries

American painter Elaine de Kooning (1918-1989)

1. Self-Portrait, c.1942 / Oil on masonite / Collection of Michael and Susan Luyckx

2. Self-Portrait, 1944 / Oil on board / Private collection

3. Self-Portrait, 1968 / Charcoal on paper / National Portrait Gallery, DC

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See also: https://schristywolfe.com/2018/08/24/self-portraitsaugust-24/

Born December 25~ Louise Bourgeois

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Louise Bourgeois (December 25, 1911-May 31, 2010) was a French-American artist. She created sculpture, installation art, drawings, and prints, but is probably best known for her spider-like Maman sculptures.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bourgeois

Pinus Sylvestris by Louise Bourgeois / 1943 / Image: 5-1/2″x4″
Artist’s personal holiday card printed at commercial shop / Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA

Louise Bourgeois on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/louise-bourgeois/

Further reading:
https://atelier17.christinaweyl.com/artist-biographies/louise-bourgeois/
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/louise-bourgeois-learning-resource
https://galeriemagazine.com/louise-bourgeois-drawings-under-the-spotlight/
https://www.moma.org/s/lb/curated_lb/about/chronology.html

Born December 7~ Lilian Westcott Hale

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Lilian Westcott Hale (December 7, 1880-November 3, 1963) was an American Impressionist painter. Hale’s art education included studying with William Merritt Chase at Shinnecock Hills in 1899.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilian_Westcott_Hale

L’Edition de Luxe by Lilian Westcott Hale
1910 / Oil on canvas / 23″x15-1/8″ / Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

Lilian Westcott Hale on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/lilian-westcott-hale/

Further reading:
http://www.tfaoi.com/newsm1/n1m124.htm
https://www.vosegalleries.com/artists/lilian-westcott-hale
https://atsunnyside.blog/2022/02/22/lilian-westcott-hale-american-impressionist-and-portraitist/

Born December 3~ Marjorie Organ

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Marjorie Organ Henri (December 3, 1886-July 1930) was an Irish-born American illustrator, cartoonist, and caricaturist. She had 6 pieces in the landmark 1913 Armory Show.
Biography on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Organ

Robert Henri in Bed by Marjorie Organ
ND / Mixed media on paper / 10″x8-1/2″ / Private collection

Marjorie Organ on Artnet: http://www.artnet.com/artists/marjorie-organ/

Further reading:
https://emuseum.delart.org/people/426/marjorie-organ/objects
http://strippersguide.blogspot.com/2013/11/ink-slinger-profiles-by-alex-jay.html
https://irishcomics.fandom.com/wiki/Marjorie_Organ_(1886-1930)

“The Sunday Funnies at the Armory Show”: https://hyperallergic.com/118872/the-sunday-funnies-at-the-armory-show/