For centuries, women created, composed, wrote, and innovated without always receiving the recognition they deserved. Their talents were sometimes minimized, their signatures erased or replaced by those of men more readily accepted by their time. Today, historians are re-examining these narratives to give these pioneers the place they deserve.<\/p>\n
In the 17th century, the Dutch painter Judith Leyster made her mark in a largely male-dominated world. The first woman admitted to the Haarlem painters' guild, she created vibrant scenes populated by musicians and everyday people. Yet, after her death, her name fell into oblivion. For more than two centuries, her paintings were attributed to her husband or to the renowned Frans Hals. It wasn't until the late 19th century<\/a> that a historian rediscovered her monogram, hidden beneath a forged signature. Gradually, Judith Leyster is finally regaining her rightful place in art history. <\/p>\n A post shared by FRANCE 24 (@france24)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n