lesbianartandartists:Portrait of Berenice Abbott by Hank O’Neal, 1979Portrait of Elizabeth McCauslan
lesbianartandartists:Portrait of Berenice Abbott by Hank O’Neal, 1979Portrait of Elizabeth McCausland by Berenice Abbott, 1935In New York, Abbott formed an alliance with critic Elizabeth McCausland, which lasted from the early 1930s until McCausland’s death in 1965. Abbott’s portraits of McCausland confirm the aptness of the nickname she gave her lover, “Butchy.” McCausland wrote early essays about Abbott’s work.Having almost flaunted her love of women early in her life, Abbott later obscured and even lied about her lesbianism, distancing and closeting herself as thoroughly as possible. In 1968, she moved permanently to Maine.Had her lovers been male and her lesbian and bisexual subjects been heterosexual, Abbott’s work – given its quality and the accomplishments of her subjects – would have received earlier and greater recognition. Still, her work brought her fame and financial security. Her images of blatantly lesbian-appearing women, such as Jane Heap, for example, have been exhibited in art galleries and museums for decades. As the story of her life and the lives of her subjects become better known, her role in creating memorable images of gay, lesbian, and bisexual people finds greater appreciation.–Tee A. Corinne -- source link
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