Linda Nochlin's 1971 essay sparked search for prominent female artists. Early artists like Artemisia Gentileschi pioneered Baroque style. 19th century saw emergence of leading female artists like Rosa Bonheur
Born in Grapevine, Texas in 2006 to orthopedic surgeon and medical sales representative. Started acting professionally at age five in Disney XD's Crash & Bernstein. Moved to Los Angeles as a child, appearing in shows like The Young and the Restless
Born in 1921 to a strict father and watercolor artist mother. Started painting at age 5, taught by mother and Mademoiselle Meuge. Graduated from Cambridge University in 1939 and Sorbonne in 1938
Born in Bologna in 1552 to painter Prospero Fontana. Trained by her father and later under Denis Calvaert. Became first female career artist in Western Europe. Married Count Gian Paolo Zappi in 1577, supporting her artistic career
Born in Rome in 1593, Artemisia was the eldest child of painter Orazio Gentileschi. Started painting professionally at age 15, influenced by Caravaggio's style. First woman accepted into Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence. Married Pierantonio Stiattesi in 1612, had five children
Born Annelise Elsa Frieda Fleischmann in Berlin in 1899. Studied under impressionist painter Martin Brandenburg from 1916 to 1919. Enrolled at Bauhaus in Weimar in 1922, initially facing gender restrictions. Married fellow Bauhaus figure Josef Albers in 1925