In this conversation, Ruth and Shari discuss Beatrice Godwin Whistler, Peach Blossoms and Sandro Botticelli’s Venus, enhance by a portion of John Clare’s poem, I am. The conversation covers the challenges of women artists, and how women are portrayed, a common theme we often return to, because the mysteries are never ending. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
After listening to our discussion, what are your thoughts?
What do these paintings side by side reveal to you about women?
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Thank you for your compelling comments. Whistler’s wife painted this? Now I wonder how much work she might have done on his paintings.
It is very noticeable, a woman’s view to a man’s view of women in each painting’s era (1480 vs 1890). Facinating, thank you ladies!
Thanks for visiting Mary. It is really is a lot of fun to compare to different artists. We are glad you could visit.