Women and History: Dowry or Art? Art Gallery Owner Bethe Weill 1865-1951

With the dowry that her parents had set aside for marriage, Weill launched the careers of 100's of artists, including; Picasso, Modigliani, Matisse as well as these lesser-known female artists Emilie Charmy, Hermine David, and Marie Laurencin ( I highly recommend looking at their incredible paintings). Despite Weill's remarkable contributions to the world of Fine Art, she remains a "footnote" in most history books. Check out Karen Chernick's article to find out more about this visionary, courageous, and overlooked woman.

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-forgotten-female-art-dealer-championed-picasso-modigliani?utm_medium=email&utm_source=19417679-newsletter-editorial-weekly-02-11-20&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=st-V

Sara Plaw is a Toronto-based Content Creator.  This blog explores the lives and contributions of historical and contemporary female figures who are disregarded from the mainstream. It also looks at community building and sources of support, inspiration, and encouragement.