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What period has been referred to as the Golden Age of American Illustration?
Who is the author of the article 'Women Illustrators of the Golden Age of American Illustration'?
What organization is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve, and extend access to Woman's Art Journal?
What is the purpose of JSTOR as mentioned in the text?
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What was the main theme of Alice Morse's remarks in Art and Handicraft at the Columbian Exposition (1893)?
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Who was known for teaching illustration at the Whipple School of Art in New York City and promoting art education for women?
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Which schools provided vocational training for women in recognition of the need for marketable skills?
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Who emphasized historical accuracy, practicality, and real-world experience in his teaching?
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What made the profession of illustration more attractive to women in the late 1800s?
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Who among the following was known for her realist illustrations of women and children?
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Which artist was initially sent to Cincinnati to become a kindergarten teacher but soon discovered her true passion for art?
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Who expressed doubts about the 'permanent artistic ambitions of the feminine sex'?
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Which artist focused on employment opportunities through her illustrations instead of marrying and having children?
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Who among the artists studied at PAFA and the Academie Julian?
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Which technological advancement allowed women illustrators to expand their media choices and gain more recognition and financial success?
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Which type of magazines appealed to intellectuals and the affluent in late 19th century America?
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What type of content did titles like McClure's, Frank Leslie's, and Munsey's offer in late 19th century America?
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What societal expectations did some magazines reinforce for ladies in late 19th century America?
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Which two novelists explored the complexities of talented women's relationships to art through their fictional heroines in late 19th century America?
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What was viewed as a practical and commercially viable artistic pursuit for women in late 19th century America?
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What ultimately happened to Edna Pontellier, the artist/illustrator in Kate Chopin's The Awakening?
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Which of the following women illustrators was active during the late 19th century in America?
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What limited the opportunities of talented women illustrators in the competitive commercial art world of late 19th century America?
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What type of stories did Jessie Willcox Smith specialize in illustrating?
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When did Jessie Willcox Smith marry artist Charles Stephens?
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Which of the following books did Jessie Willcox Smith NOT illustrate?
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What type of images did Jessie Willcox Smith depict in her work that resonated with middle-class society?
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Where did Jessie Willcox Smith's first published illustration appear?
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For which major companies did Jessie Willcox Smith illustrate advertisements?
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In which year did Jessie Willcox Smith help found the Plastic Club?
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Where did Jessie Willcox Smith study from 1885 to 1888?
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In what year did Jessie Willcox Smith's illustrations begin appearing in national publications?
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What recurring themes were portrayed in Jessie Willcox Smith's art?
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What type of outlines were often featured in Jessie Willcox Smith's work?
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What role did Jessie Willcox Smith play for several younger women artists?
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Study Notes
- Jessie Willcox Smith discovered her artistic talent at a young age, encouraged by her cousin.
- Enrolled in Pennsylvania School of Design for Women (PSDW) in 1884 and continued studies at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) from 1885 to 1888.
- Became an illustrator, specializing in mystery stories, and became known for creating suspenseful atmospheres.
- Married artist Charles Stephens in 1890 and gave birth to their only child, Daniel Owen, in Henderson.
- Became a mentor and inspiration to several younger women artists, including Charlotte Harding and Helen Follett.
- Helped found the Plastic Club in 1893 and exhibited her work extensively.
- Her illustrations began appearing in national publications in the late 1880s and 1890s, earning her impressive sums of money.
- Illustrated numerous books, most notably "Little Women," "A Child's Garden of Verses," and "The Water Babies."
- Designed covers for magazines like Good Housekeeping, earning substantial income.
- Depicted idyllic, heartwarming images of family life and secure children in her work, which resonated with middle-class society.
- Illustrated advertisements for major companies like Ivory Soap, Quaker Oats, American Radiator, and Campbell Soup.
- Her work was characterized by simplicity and clarity, often featuring bold outlines and cropped borders.
- Themes of motherhood and childhood were recurring in her art.
- Smith's illustrations began appearing in publications as early as 1893 in the Philadelphia Public Ledger and the Strawbridge and Clothier advertisements.
- Her first published illustration was "Naughty Mary Jane" in the Philadelphia Times.
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Test your knowledge of women's role in art and handicraft during the 19th century, as reflected in writings from the Columbian Exposition and popular magazines. Explore the emerging independent spirit and career opportunities for women in the arts.
