Cambridge University Press - Women Printmakers 1700-1830 Book

This edited volume from Cambridge University Press offers a ground-breaking look at the history of prints. By bringing together international scholars, the book presents new research that reassesses the role of women in the graphic arts from approximately 1700 to 1830. Through sixteen essays, readers gain access to archival findings and deep analyses of women across different nations and social classes. The text tells the stories of women who navigated gender obstacles to succeed as skilled graphic artists, creative entrepreneurs, and savvy negotiators of copyright law. This collection provides a vital perspective on the contributions of women to the printmaking industry during the eighteenth century.