The Female Artists You Should Never Miss

Art is a product of an author’s conceptual and innovative ideas to birth the predetermined arrangement of elements in a manner that appeals to the emotions, sense, and intellect – and many women across a variety of artistic fields have flawlessly achieved this goal. Below is a list of five of the most notable female artists who have invested so much in becoming the best they can be and who you can’t miss.

1. Mary Cassatt (1844 - 1926)

Mary Cassatt, the American artist, received her artistic training in France and remained there for the most of her career – and life. While in France, she was recognized for her unique talent by contemporaries such as Edgar Degas, eventually becoming the only American artist to exhibit with Impressionists in Paris, France.

The Little Girl in a Blue Armchair is a statement piece in the relationship between Mary Cassatt and Impressionists – and evidence of her free style of painting. With a vibrant brushstroke and limited palette, Mary was able to create a dynamic interaction that was highlighted by the captured moment. The oil painting displays a young girl sprawled on one of four matching chairs in a room. The girl appears tired and bored, staring unconcernedly at the opposite chair, as there is nothing to offer the girl or viewer.

2. Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1653)

The most influential female painter of Early Modern Europe, Artemisia Gentileschi excelled by the originality and quality of her work. As the only female follower of Caravaggio, she was unsurprisingly an early Italian Baroque painter. Her unique artworks and focus on Biblical heroines made Gentileschi stand out even among her male contemporaries. She was celebrated for her innovative female ideas and perspective.

The Birth of Saint John was a part of six-painting artwork and portrayal of the life of Saint John. The painting depicts a group of women who traditionally managed to birth tending to a newborn baby. One of the women is Elisabeth, the baby’s mother. Zacharias his father, the only elderly male, is pictured at the left-hand side and writes down the name given to the boy by his mother: John. Although Zacharias had lost his speech when the birth of a son was announced to him, he regained his speech after writing down the boy’s name.

3. Berthe Morisot (1841 - 1895)

Berthe Morisot was a French painter and a member of the Paris circle of painters – known as the Impressionists. Despite protests from family and friends, Morisot continued in her struggle for influence and recognition, exhibiting with the Impressionists on a regular basis. Her decision to become an artist was made early in her life. From then on, she pursued this dream with dedication and seriousness, even working under the guidance of Camille Corot. At just age 23, Morisot was accepted to the Salon and tenaciously held on to her position as one of the frontrunners of the French paint industry until her death.

The Pink Dress is one of her few surviving artworks – a detailed and charming portrait of Mlle Marguerite. The portrait emphasized all of the details – nature, the shadows, and even the half-tones. Indeed, the painting of The Pink Dress highlighted Morisot’s excellent art skill and her ability to give attention to every detail during her sessions. In general, her paintings reflected different aspects of the feminine life – as evidenced in her painting of The Pink Dress.

4. Sofonisba Anguissola (1532 - 1625)

Sofonisba Anguissola was an Italian-born artist who was renowned for her portraits. Although she was born into a noble home in Cremona, Anguissola was one of the first recognized female artists to establish an international reputation. Her year of birth is often estimated as the year of 1532, Anguissola already became a lady-in-waiting to Elisabeth de Valois, then the Queen of Spain. Until the year 1573, she continued to produce unique artworks at the court of King Philip II. However, a noteworthy act was her painting of about twelve self-portraits at a time, even when this was hardly common for artists at this time.

The Portrait of Marquess Massimiliano Stampa was Anguissola’s first major commission. The project was commissioned by the family to commemorate the inheritance of the boy’s title in 1557, following his father’s death. As a sympathetic observer of children and smart Renaissance painter, Anguissola was able to effortlessly blend the “adult” impression of a full portrait with the hesitant expression of a child and his tender appeal, even including the boy’s sleeping pet.

5. Sonia Delaunay (1885 - 1979)

Sonia Delaunay was a Ukrainian-born French multi-disciplinary artist known for her use of bold and colorful geometric styles and patterns. Her ability to explore color interactions created a sense and movement that cemented her place in the history books.

In embracing brilliant color representations that reflected time and experience, Sonia and her husband Robert Delaunay pioneered Orphism – a visual art movement influenced by color theory and Cubism. As one of the early art styles to blend completely abstract forms with colors, Orphism juxtaposed contemporary colors and methods of philosophy to convey movement and tension, immersing the viewer in different chromatic scales and rhythmic styles.

Thousands of female artists have graced the art world, working hard to blend their unique ideas with creative and amazing skills. The above five female artists have put their unique perspective to good effect by effortlessly combining their ideas with historical and modern works of art.