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In the Impressionist period, we start to see the emergence of more female artists. The portrayal of women by women tells us not only how women view other women, but also how they view themselves in society. This picture shows 2 dejected young girls…

Provides an insight into the psychology of the individual– the woman’s stare into the distance, and the vastness of the forest and wheat field depict how she feels hopeless, trapped, and longing. Women’s expectations in a marriage can be explored in…

Features a portrait of Napoleon in an attempt to highlight his greatness and success. This contributes to the opposite narrative that doesn't feature any of the themes of femininity that we seek to display.

This work draws a parallel to the central scene in the Barbie movie where the women reclaim their power by playing along with the men when they attempt to woo the Barbies.