Women's edition (Buffalo) Courier

Alice Russell Glenny’s work from the Art Nouveau movement is impactful, as she was a female pioneer in a time when the field of graphic arts was dominated by men. Alice Russel Glenny created a lithographic cover for the Buffalo Courier: Women’s Edition, a design that lead women’s empowerment in the 19th century. Glenny as an artist in the time defied gender norms by holding leadership roles in the Buffalo Society of Artists,  this leading to her impact on Women in design within an anti-industrialist sphere. 

Glenny's Buffalo Courier cover was able to flawlessly blend both classical and modern motifs. This imagery included visuals such as the stern female figure with a Japanese-inspired hairstyle.  These visuals were intentionally rendered to push for women’s rights and representation. 

Alice Russell Glenny legacy reflects how the design reform movement aimed to restore the value of craftsmanship and elevate artistic standards. Movements like Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts emphasized creating meaningful designs that countered the soullessness of industrial goods. Women's stereotypes at the time were often reinforced by focusing on their roles as consumers and decorators of domestic spaces. Though, through one of her many Art Nouveau pieces Glenny challenged these stereotypes by stepping into the role of a creator and leader within hand created art. It was her work that pushed the boundaries of women’s perceived roles, encouraging future generations to redefine their place in the creative and professional world.

Sources: 
https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/art-nouveau-female-artists/

https://www.loc.gov/item/2002712197/

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