Emily Mary Osborn | submitted by Eileen Hennemann

This is one of the paintings in the Tate Museum (not my friend’s painting)

I had tea with a good friend this afternoon and we talked about everything under the sun as we usually do. I’d told her a fellow artist dropped by for a coffee this morning (Maria Moldovan) and she brought me a dozen tulips in celebration of International Women’s Day. I forgot about that and was deeply touched that she extended such thoughtfulness in celebration of this day. Before I left my friend’s place she wanted to show me a painting she inherited from her mother. It was painted by Emily Mary Osborn (1828-1925). Although it was likely done before she became well-known, it was beautiful nevertheless. Some of her work is in the Tate in London, England. Following is some information and links to more details about this passionate artist:

Emily Mary Osborn was one of the most important artists associated with the campaign for women’s rights in the nineteenth century. The daughter of a clergyman, she was brought up in Kent and Essex until 1842 when the family moved back to London.

If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating artist, please click here:>
How this Painting Campaigned for Women’s Rights / It captures a single woman trying to earn a living as an artist / A video is available here”>