The Mother-Artist (1904)

The Mother-Artist, written by Jane Dearborn Mills in 1904, is a memoir that explores the challenges and joys of being a mother and an artist. Mills, a painter and writer, shares her personal experiences of balancing motherhood with her creative pursuits. She discusses the societal expectations placed on women during the early 1900s and how she navigated those expectations while pursuing her passion for art.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Mills' life, including her childhood, marriage, and motherhood. She also shares anecdotes about her interactions with other artists, including John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt. Throughout the book, Mills reflects on the importance of creativity in her life and how it has helped her to navigate the challenges of motherhood.The Mother-Artist is a unique perspective on the intersection of motherhood and art during a time when women were not often encouraged to pursue creative careers. Mills' writing is insightful and reflective, providing readers with a glimpse into the life of a woman who defied societal expectations to pursue her passions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's roles in the arts and in the challenges faced by working mothers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.