6/19/2023 0 Comments 92 Color Paintings of Cecilia Beaux - American Society Portra... by Jacek MichalakIt was another form of commercial, decorative work, and one that she hated. She also learned to paint portraits of children onto ceramic plates. Notably, she did fossil illustrations as part of work for the United States Geological Survey. When a teenage Cecilia Beaux began to work in art, that was exactly the kind of work she started with. The male-dominated society in the United States believed that women were not suited for the academic side of art, instead believing that women should focus on “commercial and decorative work”. In the late 1800s, there were certain forms of art that were considered female, and others that were not. Cecilia Beaux, Self Portrait, oil on canvas, 1894 Beaux’s career was often defined by this label over which she had no control, and it impacted her career in varying ways, all as she frequently tried to remove herself from its power. She was also a woman, one whose career started in the late 19th century, at a time when women were not even allowed to vote. Cecilia Beaux was an artist who undoubtedly showed immense talent and skill in her work. Other times, these labels ultimately restrict people, leading to unfair judgement. Sometimes these labels can help people find a sense of common identity. People can be defined by a whole host of characteristics, from race to gender, sexuality to wealth. Humans seem to have a natural tendency to categorize people, perhaps as a way of understanding. Audio recording of the full chapter can be found here:Īnyone can find themselves defined by certain labels.
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