Celebrating women artists of centuries past

Through the medium of premium note cards, Art Herstory displays paintings by women artists from the distant past, making these little-known works accessible to today’s art lovers.

Discover beautiful works of art by women artists of the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries.

Recognized and celebrated

Art Herstory participates in the resurgence of interest in notable women artists who were famous in their time, but whose names and works are not as well known today as those of some of their male contemporaries.

Artemisia Gentileschi | 1628–1635

Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sofonisba Anguissola | 1532–1625

Source: Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Denmark; acquired 1873

Erika photo mid from AUP session May 2023

Erika Gaffney | Founder | Creative Director

Erika is a Humanities Editor in scholarly publishing. A major focus of her editorial work is the lives and experiences of women—including artists—throughout history. She also has an abiding fondness for fine stationery.