University of Richmond Museums
Richmond, VA
The prints in this exhibition depict women either enacting or struggling against “roles” defined by society. The women in these images are sexualized objects, frumpy matrons, idealized leaders, dreamy-eyed protagonists, romantic partners, or highly aggressive provocateurs. Some of the artworks were created by women and others by men, but all feature highly-stylized representations, building on art historical traditions of portraiture and figure studies. Highlighted artists include Rosalyn Drexler (American, born 1926), Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), and Reginald Marsh (American, 1898-1954).
Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website
University of Richmond Museums
Richmond, VA