John Singer Sargent’s portrait of “Mrs. Charles Thursby” (circa 1897-1898)— includes characteristics of the “new woman,” a term applied to women at the turn of the 19th century who demanded greater voice and a place in the public sphereRead more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06361/749076-42.stm#ixzz1Nfac0qxA

John Singer Sargent’s portrait of “Mrs. Charles Thursby” (circa 1897-1898)— includes characteristics of the “new woman,” a term applied to women at the turn of the 19th century who demanded greater voice and a place in the public sphere

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06361/749076-42.stm#ixzz1Nfac0qxA

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    I suspect this woman was amazing.
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