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Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein
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She turned her lifestyle into an artistic practice. Gertrude Stein rejected the ideals of her time regarding how women should be, and built a life on her own terms and intelligence, with herself as the indisputable center. As a collector and catalyst, she created space around her for the greatest thinkers of modernism. In The Doyennes, she represents economic power as personal power: the freedom to be oneself, and to support others.
About the print
Signed art print in a limited edition of 150 copies, divided into 25 in Small, 75 in Medium, and 50 in Large. Archival pigment print, produced with lightfast ink on high-quality acid-free art paper. Supplied ready for framing.
- Small: 52 x 37 cm – 25 copies
- Medium: 74 x 52 cm – 75 copies
- Large: 104 x 73 cm – 50 copies
More about this artwork
More about this artwork
"You are extraordinary within your limits, but your limits are extraordinary!"
Born in Pennsylvania on February 3, 1874 – died in Paris in 1946
Art collector, liaison, poet, novelist, socialite, mentor
Personality Traits: Intelligent, quick-witted, strong-willed, fearless, enthusiastic, unconventional, freethinker, sexual pioneer, business-oriented
Known for: Key figure in the birth of modernism, promoter of contemporary art, collector of avant-garde art
Why Gertrude?
I find Gertrude's unique personality deeply fascinating. Her rejection of the ideals of her time for what women should be, in favor of making her own choices and finding her own path, is still admirable. She created a life based on her own will and wisdom, with herself – and the sheer force of her personality – as the undisputed center.
With enthusiasm and generosity, she turned her lifestyle into an almost artistic practice, creating space to surround herself with other great thinkers and strong personalities.
I particularly admire how Gertrude lived her values – whether it was about sexuality or investing. Women as investors is a topic I am passionate about: how women can spend their money on projects and ideas they believe in. The domain of “risk” has been the preserve of men for far too long – and financial power is personal power. For Gertrude Stein, wealth not only gave her the freedom to be fully herself, but also the opportunity to support others. A rich and meaningful life, no doubt!
