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Fanny Durack was the daughter of Irish immigrants in Australia who went on to win the gold medal in the first ever women’s Olympic swimming event in Stockholm, 1912. Read more here https://t.co/fdqX1Tir99

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2019-12-06

Branch of a Redcurrant, 1670-1715, by (Dutch, c. 1661/2-1730), who was buried (Dec 5). (Dutch, c. 1661/2-1730). Held at the , https://t.co/mCsvFpC5zy

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2019-12-05

🏵BOOK GIVEAWAY🏵 Pop over to my Facebook page for a chance to win a signed copy of my book, with a special bonus work! Remember, sharing is caring! Head over to my site now: https://t.co/Li9oXT3IB6

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2019-12-05

Today I want to share one of my last discoveries: born Theodora Orsola, was an Italian manierist painter, the daughter of the painter Guglielmo Caccia.
Painting: Fruit still life with a partridge, before 1676.

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2019-12-04

As we strive for equality today, Brigid reminds us that we must also heal our inner feminine and masculine. Herstory has launched a national campaign to make Brigid's Day a national holiday - read more and sign the petition here https://t.co/atbRXDGXf9

Artwork by Jane Brideson

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2019-12-01

There is a new guest post on the Art Herstory blog by Dr Angela Ghirardi, who presents an overview of the life & art of 17th painter-nun
https://t.co/VCntAid3l6…

Special thanks to Kelley Helmstutler Di Dio for smoothing out the translation!

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2019-11-26

There is a new guest post on the Art Herstory blog by Dr Angela Ghirardi, who presents an overview of the life & art of 17th painter-nun
https://t.co/JZuzj9dyyM

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2019-11-27

25 Nov 1960 3 Mirabal sisters: Patria, Minerva & María Teresa murdered for opposing the US-backed Dominican dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo. The UN later set 25 Nov as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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2019-11-25

A young woman, bust-length, in a brown dress and white headdress, s.d., by (Italian, 1618-1672). Private collection; source, Female Artists in History, https://t.co/BW9PZtkPxJ

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2019-11-20

Still Life with Violets, Grapes & Oranges on a Ledge, n.d., by (Dutch, 1779-1862), who died (Nov 17). Private collection? Source, https://t.co/U2FEtnBU5O

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2019-11-17

The exhibition "Featon's Flowers/Ngā puāwai a Featon," is on at now through the new year! https://t.co/58OXBaUiT9 It features watercolor illustrations from the late C19th by
https://t.co/C1WsANJC0l

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2019-11-13

Fanny was a vulnerable woman without family or support with only debts left by her dead husband. Fanny was turned out of the house in Cheyne Walk and the keys taken from her on the Rossetti family’s behalf, supposedly unbeknown to Rossetti.

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2019-11-11

Still life with fish and kitchen utensils, n.d., by (Italian, died c. 1700?). Held at , https://t.co/NZ8to78gPm

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2019-11-07

Thanks to Mike Ganley for making 'No Petticoats Here' his 'classic album' on this week's Crooked Road radio show . Has it really been that long?! Tune in Thurs 7th Nov 8-10pm: https://t.co/aQJGFMSi9b

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2019-11-07

Art Herstory supports the 3rd annual / Please support your local museum store on Dec 1. For more info about US event, https://t.co/gucECCiBkF; for UK, https://t.co/rFsbsNSWu0; for Au/NZ, https://t.co/YoBKjwTfXJ https://t.co/s8d9995xYf

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2019-11-05

According to Sarah she remembered having her hair swiped or accidentally flicked resulting in her pins coming loose and her copper gold locks tumbling down. Sarah becomes Fanny @ https://t.co/tFm6yshGeS

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2019-11-05

was an American and She became famous for her portraits of famous women including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and
Painting: Rosa Bonheur's portrait, 1898.

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2019-10-28

Love this advice from (on FB): "When you see a museum or gallery that supports women artists, inform a staff member, write a Google or FB review." Or, tweet/post & tag Art Herstory!
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Image: Jessica Gordon (#BennettPrize honorable mention), For the Weary, 2018."⁠

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2019-10-26