REDISCOVERING WOMEN ARTISTS
A ONCE “LOST” PAINTER
Marie-Denise Villers, Portrait of a Woman After Nature or Madame Soustras, 1802, oil on canvas, Louvre Museum, Paris, France
For she had eyes and chose me.
William Shakespeare, Othello, Act III
French artist Marie-Denise Villiers (1774-1821) was rediscovered only in the 20th century; before then, her works were attributed to other painters such as famous contemporary Jacques-Louis David. British playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) continues to maintain his position as one of the giants of Western literature.
The above image is used solely for educational purposes and in the U.S. public domain.
