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Vignette-The Glass Ceiling

Mary and Angelica ,ladies of great renown Painters extraordinaire in Ol' London town Both founding members of the R & A Still life,portraits & history on a grand scale- Left out of a group painting because they were not male ! Mary Moser & Angelica Kauftmann help to found the R & A but were left out of the 1770's painting of Academicians .There wer to be no other women members until 1922.

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Michael Torres

Date: 11/18/2008 2:19:00 PM

Nice tribute of the this special recognition Brian thanks Michael torres

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/18/2008 6:44:00 AM

We keep learning from you, Brian! You are a great wealth of knowledge, I appreciate that you share it here with us in this enjoyable way! ~ Carrie.....and thank you for placing me in your PS contest!! Once again, I'm honored to be in such good company!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/18/2008 6:19:00 AM

Thanks for the lesson..I had no idea but I guess Im not surprised. Keep them coming...BG

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/18/2008 5:24:00 AM

What a sad shame! An excellent and thoughtful tribute Brian. Thank goodness we have come along, long way. Brian, many thanks for placing me in your contest. Truly a wonderful surprise considering all the amazing entries. I thank you for the great honor. Love, Shar

Christopher Higgins

Date: 11/18/2008 3:59:00 AM

Brian love this write. Your poetry always teaches me something. Wonderful write and thanks for the comments.