{All those paintings of women, in art galleries, surprised at private moments. Nymph Sleeping. Susanna and the Elders. Woman bathing, one foot in a tin tub - Renoir, or was it Degas? both, both women plump. Diana and her maidens, a moment before they catch the hunter's prying eyes. Never any paintings called Man Washing Socks in Sink.}

📖 Margaret Atwood

🌍 Canadian  |  👨‍💼 Novelist

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In "The Blind Assassin" by Margaret Atwood, the narrator reflects on the prevalence of artworks depicting women in intimate, often vulnerable situations. These paintings, like "Nymph Sleeping" and "Susanna and the Elders," capture moments that emphasize women's lives and experiences, suggesting a unique narrative tied to femininity. Atwood's observation indicates a distinct disparity in art, highlighting that such moments of earnestness and everyday life seldom feature men in comparable roles. The...

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