A View of One’s Own

As we mark Woman’s Day this month, we’re celebrating creativity, resilience and the women who quietly reshaped cultural history — often without the recognition they deserved. Our Book of the Month is a tribute to exactly that spirit.

From 28 January to 20 May 2026, The Courtauld Gallery presents the revelatory exhibition A View of One’s Own: Landscapes by British Women Artists, 1760–1860 — a landmark show that brings long-overlooked talent back into the light. For art lovers and history enthusiasts alike, it offers a rare opportunity to rediscover a century of artistic creativity forged in the shadow of a male-dominated art world.

Now, you can continue that journey beyond the gallery walls.

Our Book of the Month: A View of One’s Own Exhibition Catalogue

Beautifully produced and richly illustrated, A View of One’s Own is more than an exhibition catalogue — it’s a reclamation of space, voice and vision. Across 72 pages and approximately 55 illustrations, this volume restores ten pioneering British women artists to their rightful place in the story of landscape art.

Among them are trailblazers such as Harriet Lister and Lady Mary Lowther, who were among the first to capture the poetic beauty of the Lake District at a time when the region was emerging as a source of national inspiration. Amelia Long, Lady Farnborough, stands out as one of the earliest British women to paint landscapes in France following the Napoleonic Wars — an extraordinary achievement in an era when travel and professional ambition were often constrained by gender.

These works are technically accomplished, atmospherically rich and historically significant. They challenge the traditional narrative that landscape painting was shaped solely by celebrated male figures, revealing instead a vibrant, parallel story of women observing, travelling, sketching and shaping the visual identity of their time.

With insightful commentary by Dr Rachel Sloan and Dr Paris A. Spies-Gans, the catalogue offers fresh scholarship and accessible storytelling — ideal for seasoned collectors, students of art history, and anyone inspired by women who forged their own creative paths.

Why It’s Perfect for Woman’s Day

Woman’s Day is about acknowledging achievement, amplifying voices and recognising the power of perspective. What could be more fitting than a publication titled A View of One’s Own?

This catalogue embodies the idea of claiming space — literally and metaphorically. These artists didn’t simply paint landscapes; they asserted their presence within them. They travelled, studied, observed and created, leaving behind works that speak across centuries.

Whether you’ve experienced the exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery or are discovering these artists for the first time, this book is a meaningful addition to any art library. It’s a celebration piece, a conversation starter and a beautifully crafted object in its own right.

This International Women’s Day, honour the women who saw the world differently — and had the courage to paint it.

Add A View of One’s Own to your collection today and own a piece of art history reclaimed.

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