Nineteenth-Century Women Illustrators and Cartoonists

Nineteenth-century women illustrators and cartoonists explores the works and lives of fifteen important women illustrators and challenges the hegemony of male illustrators and cartoonists in nineteenth-century visual and print culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press

In the captivating realm of nineteenth-century women illustrators and cartoonists, a profound exploration unfolds, delving into the lives and artistic contributions of fifteen remarkable individuals. This comprehensive analysis, spanning the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, offers a deep dive into the lives and works of these talented women.

Jemima Blackburn, Eleanor Vere Boyle, Marianne North, Amelia Francis Howard-Gibbon, Mary Ellen Edwards, Edith Hume, Alice Barber Stephens, Florence and Adelaide Claxton, Marie Duval, Amy Sawyer, Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale, Pamela Colman Smith, and Olive Allen Biller are the fifteen women artists whose illustrations and cartoons are examined in detail in the chapters. These chapters explore the diverse range of these women's illustrations, encompassing natural history, periodicals, books, and their captivating cartoons and caricatures.

By employing a diverse range of critical approaches, this volume sheds light on the remarkable works and legacies of these important women illustrators. It challenges the prevailing hegemony of male illustrators and cartoonists in nineteenth-century visual and print culture, highlighting their significant contributions and rightful place in the annals of artistic history.

Through their vivid illustrations and witty caricatures, these women artists captured the essence of their times, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art. Their stories, struggles, and triumphs continue to inspire and empower generations of artists and enthusiasts alike.

Nineteenth-century women illustrators and cartoonists serve as a testament to the power of creativity, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of artistic excellence. This captivating volume pays homage to these remarkable women and their enduring legacy, ensuring that their contributions to the visual and print culture of the nineteenth century are forever remembered and celebrated.

Weight: 934g
Dimension: 246 x 176 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526161697