Lilly Martin Spencer, one of the few female painters whom rose to prominence in the 19th century, played with different roles of women in her work - not just depicting the idealized version heralded by society.
Turns out, she got married but still pursued her art career. Her husband, a tailor, basically gives up his job to help her in her professional endeavors. She struggled financially throughout her career, but did not stray. The stories she told in her work were witty, amusing, and held a deeper understanding than met the eye.
[Photo: http://www.metmuseum.org/special/americanstories/objectView.aspx?sid=3&oid=24]
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